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Fed is Expected to Pause Rate Hikes

Inflation is still running hot. Will the Fed raise rates? Live updates

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its benchmark for short-term interest rates unchanged today, holding off on another increase even as inflation remains elevated.

MyCentralOregon.com · 7h

Federal Reserve set to issue interest rate decision as midterm elections loom

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Fed is Expected to Pause Rate Hikes, But Stubborn Inflation Could Make the Break Brief

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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s October Meeting

The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days before the midterm elections.

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Federal Reserve set to hold interest rates steady despite persistent inflation

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Inflation gives Fed officials a reason to hike, but they seem to want to wait

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'The Fed has now more or less boxed itself in'

Wall Street doesn't expect a rate hike on Wednesday even though most inflation readings have gotten worse.

Washington Post · 12h

Federal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflation

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Fed expected to hold interest rates steady as inflation tops midterm voters’ concerns

Fed Likely To Hold Rates Steady, Says Wolfe Research’s Roth — Analysts See Inflation Risks Keeping December Hike In Play

Hotter September inflation, rising oil prices and a 10-year Treasury yield above 5% are complicating the Fed’s outlook.

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Fed rate decision: Kevin Warsh faces pressure to explain pause as US inflation rises

Kevin Warsh faces pressure to explain a possible pause as US inflation rises, with markets watching for signals on future rate hikes.

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Current Inflation Rate: 3.7% in September 2026, by Category and Region

The 12-month rate of inflation as of August 2026 is 3.7%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Energy inflation spiked to 20.4% as the status of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food, was 2.6%.

Bank of Canada raises interest rate as inflation projected to worsen

The Bank of Canada raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent. It’s the first hike since July 2023. The central bank wants to control inflation by reducing the risk that high fuel prices could spill over and seep into the overall economy.