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Fed rate decision, October 2026
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Federal funds target rangeNationwideHeld at 3.75%–4.00% on Oct 28; prime stays 7%; next decision Dec 9checked 2026-10-28
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- notice The Fed Holds Rates Steady, but Two Officials Wanted a HikeHeld at 3.75%–4.00% on Oct 28; prime stays 7%; next decision Dec 9
- notice The Fed Announces Its Next Rate Decision WednesdayWed Oct 28; statement 2 p.m. ET, press conference 2:30