What did the Fed decide about interest rates?

It left the rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%.

How many officials wanted a rate increase?

Three members voted to raise rates by a quarter point.

Why might rates go up later?

Some officials worry inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target.

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Inside the Fed decision to hold interest rates steady as 3 members vote for rate hike

First publishedJul 29, 18:07 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 11:55 UTC · 13m ago

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Answer

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, but the decision was not unanimous: three members voted to raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins with analysis.

Reported by 8 outlets — CBS News, CNBC Top News, Axios, Fortune, Investing.com · Economy. See all sources ↓

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Three of the 12 policymakers voted to raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point. The vote showed a split inside the Fed, with most members preferring to wait for more data.

Why it matters

Interest rates influence the cost of loans, mortgages, and savings for everyday people. A steady rate means borrowing costs stay the same now, but the dissent signals a possible hike in the near future.

In brief

What did the Fed decide about interest rates?: It left the rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%.
How many officials wanted a rate increase?: Three members voted to raise rates by a quarter point.
Why might rates go up later?: Some officials worry inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target.

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Outlets varied in emphasis: some highlighted the names of the dissenting Fed presidents, others focused on what the split means for investors, a few explained inflation drivers or oil price moves, and one reported a forecast change from J.P. Morgan.

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AxiosJul 29, 18:08Names Beth Hammack, Neel Kashkari, Lorie Logan as dissenters
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CNBC Top NewsJul 29, 22:45Explains investor takeaway and likely future hike
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Investing.com · EconomyJul 30, 08:57Links inflation to Iran war energy shock and oil swings
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Investing.com · EconomyJul 30, 08:57J.P. Morgan now expects a December rate hike

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