Fed holds rates at 3.75-4% as two members dissent for a hike
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The Federal Open Market Committee left the federal funds target range at 3-3/4 to 4 percent on October 28, 2026, describing economic activity as expanding at a strong pace while inflation remains elevated. Two members dissented in favour of tightening. This item covers what the statement says, how the vote split, and what the hawkish dissent signals for the path ahead.
- The FOMC maintained the federal funds target range at 3-3/4 to 4 percent on October 28, 2026.
- The statement was approved by a 10-2 vote, with Lisa D. Cook and Beth M. Hammack dissenting in favour of a 1/4 percentage point increase.
- The Committee said economic activity is expanding at a strong pace and that inflation remains elevated, reaffirming its 2 percent goal.
- The Fed is continuing its policy of maintaining ample reserves in the banking system.
Executive summary
The Federal Open Market Committee voted on October 28, 2026 to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-3/4 to 4 percent, citing support for the Federal Reserve's dual mandate. The statement was approved for release by…
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https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20261028a.htmRead by Regulus 28 Oct 2026 at 18:04 UTC
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