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Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn
NPRWednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Federal Reserve and Fed.
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What happened
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Federal Reserve and Fed.
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