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The Fed · on the rundown Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Federal Reserve holds rates steady in 9-3 vote

Covered by 6 outlets over 3 hours. They ran 5 distinct reports. First reported by iHeartRadio at 18:45 UTC on July 29, 2026.

6 outlets

What happened?

  1. The rate-setting committee voted 9 to 3 to leave the rate unchanged, the reports said.

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75% on Wednesday, with the rate-setting committee voting 9 to 3 to keep rates unchanged. Three regional Fed bank presidents dissented, preferring a quarter-percentage-point increase. The Fed said inflation remains elevated relative to its 2% goal.

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Who reported it, and when?

5 distinct reports run by 6 outlets, earliest first (UTC); a syndicated report lists every site that ran it
TimeReportRun by
Jul 29 18:45Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation From Iran Conflict
  • iHeartRadio
Jul 29 20:00US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite Warsh inflation vow
  • scmp.com
Jul 29 20:15A divided Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation
Jul 29 20:30Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation
  • Abc 15
Jul 29 21:30A Divided Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
  • breitbart.com

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