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Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn
TL;DR
- The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest meeting
- Inflation remains stubborn despite the pause in rate hikes
- Investors widely expect the Fed to raise rates again at its December meeting to combat inflation
Why It Matters
The Fed's interest rate decisions shape borrowing costs, investment returns, and the broader US economy, which affects anyone with loans, savings, or investments tied to US markets, including the Indian-American community living and working in the US.
Oct 28, 2026 · Updated 10/29/2026, 12:27:38 AM · Reported with: CBS News, PBS NewsHour, CNBC, The Hindu, NPR News, The Economic Times Markets
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