https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-fed-may-hold-off-on-another-rate-hike-despite-high-inflationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-fed-may-hold-off-on-another-rate-hike-despite-high-inflationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-fed-may-hold-off-on-another-rate-hike-despite-high-inflation#u162371Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:36:35 +0000The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at about 3.9% on Wednesday, opting for a hawkish rate pause despite stubbornly elevated inflation. Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated that existing policies are already showing signs of having an impact. The central bank stated that holding off on an immediate increase allows for the accumulation of more information to determine future policy steps required to guide inflation back down to the 2% target. The decision follows a rate hike last month, which was the first in three years.Why it mattersThe central bank is tasked by Congress t