# Fed expected to hold rates steady at final decision before midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/118817

- The Guardian, 2026-10-28 10:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/28/fed-interest-rates-midterms

> The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged on Wednesday, at its last rate-setting meeting before the midterms. Officials raised rates last month for the first time since 2023, citing inflation, which reached 3.7% in September. The cost of living is expected to be a major election issue.

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