Fed Holds Rates, Keeps Hike Option Open

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Fed Holds Rates, Keeps Hike Option Open

The U.S. Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady at 3.75–4.00% on October 28, 2026, after last month's quarter-point hike, according to Yonhap and other Korean outlets. The Fed noted that "economic activity is expanding at a rapid pace" but gave little signal on its next move, while leaving the door open for a possible future increase, as reported by Kyunghyang Shinmun and Maeil Business Newspaper. Korean media, including the Korea Times, highlighted that inflation remains elevated due to oil and gas price spikes from the Iran war, and that the decision comes ahead of the midterm elections, with markets weighing a December hike possibility.

美기준금리 3.75∼4.00% 동결…지난달 인상 뒤 숨고르기(종합2보) 연합뉴스 · 2026-10-28
미 연준, 기준금리 3.75∼4.00% 동결···추가 인상 가능성은 열어둬 경향신문 · 2026-10-28
[속보] 美연준, 중간선거 앞 숨고르기…기준금리 3.75~4.00% 동결 매일경제 · 2026-10-28
US Fed keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation, gives little signal of next move Korea Times · 2026-10-28
Federal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflation Korea Times · 2026-10-28

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