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Fed Holds Rates Steady as Two Officials Back a Hike; December Move in Play

TradingGain Newsroom·12h ago·28 Oct 2026, 18:25 UTC

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in a 10-2 vote. Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack wanted a rate hike instead. Bitcoin held steady, but traders are now watching for a possible December increase.

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Why it matters

Two policymakers wanted a rate hike now, showing the Fed is divided on policy.
Bitcoin held steady after the decision, so the immediate reaction was calm.
A December rate hike is now in play, which could affect risk assets like crypto.

What to watch next

Watch the Fed's next policy decision in December to see whether a rate hike goes ahead.

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