Fed meeting live updates: No hike expected, but investors watching Warsh for what's next — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-meeting-live-updates-no-hike-expected-but-investors-watching-warsh-for-what-s-nextContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Fed Holds Rates Steady in Split Vote as Warsh Defends Independencehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-meeting-live-updates-no-hike-expected-but-investors-watching-warsh-for-what-s-nexthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-meeting-live-updates-no-hike-expected-but-investors-watching-warsh-for-what-s-next#u165635Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:11:17 +0000The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady in a target range of 3.75% to 4% at the conclusion of its October meeting, despite elevated inflation driven by energy prices and artificial intelligence spending. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh addressed reporters following the decision, revealing a split vote and a family fight among policymakers. Warsh stated that politics played no role in the central bank's actions as midterm elections loom, while investors now look ahead to potential policy moves in December.Why it mattersThe central bank confronts persistent inflatio