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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Inflation

October 29, 2026

Summary

The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady, despite a slight increase in inflation in September, with focus now shifting to upcoming tech earnings and the European Central Bank's meeting.

Coverage by lane

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  • Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite inflation

Center

  • Opinion | The Federal Reserve’s Hawkish Hold
  • U.S. Treasury, European Bond Yields Fall After Fed Decision, Ahead of ECB Meeting

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