Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation and Midterm Elections

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation and Midterm Elections

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady on October 28, 2026, opting for a pause amid elevated inflation and a volatile economic backdrop. In a 10-2 split vote, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the federal funds rate at a target range of 3.75% to 4%. The decision comes just days before … Read more