# Fed Holds Rates Steady

> Fed keeps rates steady as hawkish stance signals December rate hike likely.
- Title: Fed Holds Rates Steady · Seekingalpha | Shortify
- Summary: Fed keeps rates steady as hawkish stance signals December rate hike likely. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.75%-4% while signaling a…
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- Source: Seekingalpha — https://seekingalpha.com/article/4958855-wall-street-lunch-a-hawkish-hold
- Author: Wall Street Breakfast
- Published: 2026-10-28T20:33:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: federal reserve, fed, interest rates, inflation, december rate hike, fomc, money, business
## Fed holds rates steady
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.75%-4% as widely expected.
## Hawkish stance on economy
The FOMC statement described economic growth as 'strong' and inflation as 'elevated'.

> The Fed refers to growth as 'strong' and inflation as 'elevated'
## December rate hike probability
Fed funds futures now imply a nearly 90% probability of a rate hike at December's meeting.
## Reduced rate-setting meetings
Warsh announced only seven of eight Fed meetings will be rate-setting in 2027, with one focused on broader strategy.
## Key takeaway

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.75%-4% while signaling a likely December rate hike and reducing 2027 rate-setting meetings to seven.