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Fed holds interest rates steady before midterms

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.75% to 4% in its final meeting before the midterm elections.

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  • The Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates unchanged at a target range of 3.75% to 4%.
  • The decision came despite inflation rising to 3.7% over the 12 months through September.
  • Two officials, Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack, dissented in favor of a rate hike.
  • The Fed raised rates by a quarter point in September, its first hike since 2023.
  • The Fed said inflation remains elevated and more information is needed before its next move.
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Notes Fed held rates before midterms

NBC News (Politics): Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation

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Left-leaning outlets report that the Fed held rates steady despite rising inflation and dissent from two officials, framing the pause as a pre-election decision that leaves consumers facing higher prices.

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Right: Stresses inflation pressures before Fed pause

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The Daily Caller: Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady At Final Meeting Before Election

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Right-leaning outlets stress that the Fed paused rate hikes despite surging consumer and wholesale prices, framing the decision around inflation and cost-of-living concerns days before the election.

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