BREAKING: Fed holds policy rate at 3.5%–3.75% in 9–3 vote; three officials favor 25 bp hike
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The Fed held rates at 3.5–3.75% on a 9–3 vote, with three members favoring a 25bp hike, highlighting persistent inflation risks. The split decision signals a higher-for-longer bias and keeps rate uncertainty elevated, likely supporting USD rates volatility and tightening broader financial conditions. Markets may reprice the near-term path of policy, with risk assets sensitive to any renewed hawkish tilt tied to energy-driven supply shocks.
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● High
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● Neutral
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The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%, passing the decision by a 9–3 vote. Dissenters Hammack, Kashkari and Logan preferred a 25-basis-point increase.
The committee said inflation remains elevated relative to its 2% objective, citing supply shocks—particularly in energy—as a contributing factor.
