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Fed leaves interest rate unchanged, but could a hike come later this year?

First publishedJul 29, 18:02 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 17:32 UTC · 1h ago
88 outletsThe Hill, CNBC Top News, CBS News, The Guardian US, Al Jazeera, Axios33 outletsCNBC Top News, PBS NewsHour, CBS News11 outletInvesting.com · Economy11 outletCNBC Top News22 outletsInvesting.com · Economy, Fortune22 outletsCBS News, Investing.com · Economy11 outletMarketWatch
The Hill7Fed holds interest rates as new Iran tensions raise inflation risksOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Fed holds rates steady: What it means for credit cards, savings accounts, mortgages and auto loansOpen ↗CBS News8Fed holds interest rates steady amid signs inflation is coolingOpen ↗The Guardian US8Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump’s renewed calls to lower themOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Divided Fed holds interest rates steady, but three members voted to hikeOpen ↗Al Jazeera7US Fed holds interest rates steady citing ‘elevated’ inflationOpen ↗Axios7Fed leaves rates steady, with internal dissentOpen ↗CBS News8Fed holds interest rates steady despite inflation concernsOpen ↗CNBC Top News7What a divided Fed means for investorsOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8News Wrap: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but some vote for increaseOpen ↗CBS News8Inside the Fed decision to hold interest rates steady as 3 members vote for rate hikeOpen ↗Investing.com · Economy6J.P.Morgan brings forward Fed rate hike call to December after July holdOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Treasury sell-off continues after divided Fed holds interest rates steadyOpen ↗Investing.com · Economy6A divided Fed chose to keep rates unchanged. Here’s how Wall Street reacted.Open ↗Fortune6Tariffs, debt, and a stubborn Fed are squeezing consumersOpen ↗CBS News8Fed leaves interest rate unchanged, but could a hike come later this year?Open ↗Investing.com · Economy6Major central banks steer a cautious hiking pathOpen ↗MarketWatch7Mortgage rates jump to their highest level in a year and show few signs of fallingOpen ↗
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Answer

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday chose to hold interest rates steady, though three officials voted for a hike. Kelly O'Grady explains what this means for consumers and if a rate hike could come later this year.

Reported by 18 outlets — CBS News, PBS NewsHour, The Guardian US, MarketWatch, CNBC Top News, and 5 more. See all sources ↓

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.5% to 3.75% on Wednesday. Nine officials voted to hold rates, while three voted to raise them by a quarter point. The decision reflects ongoing inflation worries and higher energy prices linked to Iran tensions.

Why it matters

Interest rates affect borrowing costs for mortgages, car loans and credit cards. Holding rates steady means those costs stay about the same for now, but a possible hike later could make borrowing more expensive.

In brief
What did the Fed decide about interest rates?
It kept rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75%.
How many officials wanted a rate increase?
Three officials voted to raise rates by a quarter point.
Why might rates go up later?
Inflation remains above target and energy prices have risen due to Iran tensions.
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Outlets varied in emphasis: some highlighted inflation and energy prices, others noted political pressure from Trump, and several focused on the split vote and its implications for markets.

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    Trump’s renewed calls to lower rates

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    The Guardian USmentions Trump urging rate cuts
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    Mortgage rates rising to highest level in a year

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    MarketWatchhighlights mortgage rates jumping
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    Specific Fed officials favoring a hike

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    Axiosnames Cleveland, Minneapolis, Dallas Fed presidents
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    Treasury yields climbing after the decision

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    CNBC Top Newsnotes Treasury yields climbed
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