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MacroeconomyJuly 30, 2026 at 12:58 AM

Fed's Split Decision: Rates Held Steady Amid High Inflation and Economic Uncertainty

724FinanceBurak Güven

Fed's Split Decision: Rates Held Steady Amid High Inflation and Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 9-3 to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3.5-3.75%, supporting the Fed's dual mandate. Beth M. Hammack, Neel Kashkari, and Lorie K. Logan dissented, preferring a 0.25 percentage point hike. Despite strong economic growth, elevated uncertainty from the Middle East conflict persists, alongside persistent inflation (particularly in energy). Productivity and capital investment remain robust, while the unemployment rate shows no change. The Fed remains focused on price stability.