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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 2:47 pm •
Fed holds interest rates steady in last decision before midterms
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US central bank last month raised rates for first time since 2023, in move that infuriated Donald TrumpThe 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 by a…

US central bank last month raised rates for first time since 2023, in move that infuriated Donald TrumpThe 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 by a…

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