Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%–4.00%; Two Members Prefer a Hike
The October 28 decision passed 10–2. The Fed cited elevated inflation, while two dissenters favored a quarter-point increase.
Decision
On October 28, 2026, the Federal Reserve kept its federal funds target range at 3.75%–4.00%. The vote was 10–2. Lisa D. Cook and Beth M. Hammack preferred an increase of 0.25 percentage point.
The statement described strong economic expansion, resilient domestic spending and robust capital investment. Inflation remained elevated. The Fed also maintained its policy of ample banking-system reserves.
OrangeX.com Analysis
An unchanged policy rate does not promise easier financing. For crypto markets, the decision leaves attention on incoming inflation data and future policy decisions. The statement supplies no Bitcoin price target and does not establish that a particular market move was caused by the vote.
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