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Fed holds interest rates steady in last decision before midterms

Published October 28, 2026 2:07 pm • Updated October 28, 2026 3:32 pm •
Fed holds interest rates steady in last decision before midterms
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Fed chair Kevin Warsh said politics played no role in pause of interest rate hikes, despite inflation remaining above 3%The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday during its last board meeting before the midterm elections, keeping rates at one of the highest pre-election levels seen in over 20 years.Two out of 12 board members voted against the pause, preferring to raise rates…

Fed chair Kevin Warsh said politics played no role in pause of interest rate hikes, despite inflation remaining above 3%The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday during its last board meeting before the midterm elections, keeping rates at one of the highest pre-election levels seen in over 20 years.Two out of 12 board members voted against the pause, preferring to raise rates…

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