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⏱️ · First published 2026-10-28
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Fed decision, Oct 28, 2026
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The Fed held its range at 3.75% to 4% on Oct 28 on a 10-2 vote; Cook and Hammack preferred a hike. What changed and what's next. Not financial advice.
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The quick version
The Fed held rates on Wednesday, October 28. The target range stays at 3.75% to 4%, on a 10-2 vote, per the FOMC statement. Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack dissented in favor of a quarter-point hike, CNBC reports. Not financial advice.
| Decision | Hold at 3.75% to 4% |
|---|---|
| Vote | 10-2; Cook and Hammack preferred a 0.25 point hike |
| Chair | Kevin Warsh |
| New for 2027 | One of eight meetings will be strategy-only, with no rate vote; two in 2028 (press conference) |
What happened
The statement and vote are on federalreserve.gov; CNBC has the market read. Warsh's remarks are in the press conference transcript.
What a hold means for you
Card APRs and many savings yields tend to track the Fed's range over time, while mortgage rates follow longer-term bond yields. That's general background, not a forecast for your own loans or savings.
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Did the Fed cut rates in October 2026?
No. On October 28, 2026, it held the target range at 3.75% to 4% on a 10-2 vote.
Who dissented at the October 2026 Fed meeting?
Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack, who preferred a quarter-point hike, per CNBC.
What did Warsh announce about 2027 meetings?
At his press conference, Warsh said one of the eight 2027 meetings will focus on strategy with no rate vote, and two will in 2028.
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