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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation

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France-Presse, A. (2026, October 28). US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372489/us-fed-holds-interest-rates-steady-despite-surging-inflation

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-28 · by Agence France-Presse

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The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75 to 4.00 percent, despite high inflation pressures, reflecting market expectations and the need for additional economic data before making further decisions. The committee's 10-2 vote came days before midterm elections where rising living costs are a significant concern.
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On October 28, 2026, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%-4%, despite elevated inflation and a looming midterm election. This decision was widely expected by markets and reflects the central bank's cautious approach amid conflicting economic data points, including bottoming-out consumer sentiment and rising bond yields. The Fed had raised rates for the first time in three years last month due to inflation pressures caused by the Iran war, which has led to spikes in oil and gas prices. President Donald Trump criticized the Fed's rate hikes, demanding they lower interest rates quickly. The decision was made a week before the midterm elections where control of both the House and Senate were on the line. Voters blamed rising prices primarily on the Iran war and global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation The move comes just days ahead of the US midterm elections, in which the rising cost of living has been a key issue The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady, in line with market expectations, days ahead of crucial midterm elections where surging inflation has been a key issue.
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🔮 “The accumulation of more information will help the committee determine the policy stance appropriate to ensure a timely return of inflation to the committee’s 2 per cent goal,” the Fed said in a statement announcing its decision.
2026-10-29 · South China Morning Post
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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation The move comes just days ahead of the US midterm elections, in which the rising cost of living has been a key issue The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady, in line with market expectations, days ahead of crucial midterm elections where surging inflation has been a key issue. asserted
inflation → hold → elections
The 12-member Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 to hold rates at a target range between 3.75 to 4.00 per cent, citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation, after having hiked for the first time in three years at its previous meeting in September. asserted
Committee → vote → September
“The accumulation of more information will help the committee determine the policy stance appropriate to ensure a timely return of inflation to the committee’s 2 per cent goal,” the Fed said in a statement announcing its decision. asserted
Fed → help → decision
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