# Fed hold leaves December rate hike on the table

https://mins.news/en/video/120492

- Reuters, 2026-10-29 09:55 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRM3YvxPoP8

> The Federal Reserve kept rates steady, while Chair Kevin Warsh left a December increase as a possibility. Alphabet shares fell as investors questioned its continued heavy AI spending; Microsoft and Oracle drew praise for a more disciplined approach. French debt concerns and soaring gas prices are also adding pressure on the European Central Bank.

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