Washington, United States, Oct 28, 2026 (AFP) - US Fed expected to hold rates steady ahead of key midterm elections

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2026-10-28

The US Federal Reserve will announce a decision on setting interest rates on Wednesday, with markets expecting the central bank to hold steady days ahead of crucial midterm elections, despite surging inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) began its second day of deliberations on Wednesday morning, a Fed spokesperson said, with a decision due at 2:00 pm local time (1800 GMT), followed by a press conference by Chair Kevin Warsh. Policy......

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