The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. However, the decision revealed significant disagreements among officials. Three policymakers opposed the statement’s bias towards lowering borrowing costs. Inflation is a growing concern, partly due to rising global energy prices. This marks the most divided decision since 1992, setting the stage for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Fed officials give hints on rate decision as markets cut October rate hike odds
Fed officials tempered expectations for an October rate hike after Philip Jefferson and John Williams stressed patience and data dependence. Markets sharply reduced hike odds,
October 2, 2026