BREAKING NEWS: FOMC Leaves Its Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged

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The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% to 4.00% following its October 28th, 2026 meeting.

Key Details

  • The Decision: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted to pause after raising rates by a quarter-percentage-point in September.
  • Current Rate Range: The federal funds rate remains at 3.75%–4.00%.
  • Context & Outlook: Policymakers adopted a wait-and-see stance amid persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, though financial markets continue to price in a high probability of another rate hike at the final meeting of the year in December.

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