Fed Stands Pat, Bitcoin Holds Steady—But a December Rate Hike Is in Play

Decrypt · Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:25:18 GMT

Hype 14/100 · Market impact 20/100 · Breaking 51/100

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The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday in a 10-2 vote, with Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack favoring an increase.

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