https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-to-announce-its-latest-interest-rate-move-this-week-here-s-what-economists-expectContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-to-announce-its-latest-interest-rate-move-this-week-here-s-what-economists-expecthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/federal-reserve-to-announce-its-latest-interest-rate-move-this-week-here-s-what-economists-expect#u163658Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:11:53 +0000The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in its October decision, opting to pause further monetary tightening despite persistent hot inflation. Analysts widely anticipated the pause, though discussions remained divided as officials weighed economic data against broader financial conditions. Officials made the announcement just ahead of upcoming midterm elections, with leadership maintaining that political considerations played no role in the outcome. Consumers now face steady borrowing and savings costs following last month's increase, which had marked the first rate hike in thre