Fed to hit pause on rate hikes, but maybe not for long

Fed expected to hold interest rates steady as inflation tops midterm voters’ concerns

The Federal Reserve meets in Washington this week, where it will consider whether to raise interest rates in an effort to tamp down on inflation.

Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady in last decision before midterm elections

Federal Reserve interest rate decision comes less than a week before midterm elections. Inflation remains high after September CPI data, but the Fed is expected to hold rates steady.

Fed Opens Two-Day Meeting as Inflation and Borrowing Costs Squeeze Households

Federal Reserve policymakers opened a two-day meeting as inflation remains above target and families face elevated credit-card, auto-loan and mortgage costs.

Federal Reserve to announce decision on interest rates ahead of midterms

During an appearance earlier this month, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh was coy about which way the decision might go.

What to expect from the Federal Reserve's next rate decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold on Wednesday, six days before the US midterm elections, but with inflation at 3.7% and oil prices still elevated, investors see another hike in December as likely and will scour Chair Kevin Warsh's words for clues.