https://sevenlights.org/tags/federal-reserve/ Recent content in Federal Reserve on Seven Lights Hugo en-us Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:42:00 -0400 https://sevenlights.org/2026/10/29/fed-holds-rates-decision/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:42:00 -0400 https://sevenlights.org/2026/10/29/fed-holds-rates-decision/ The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.75 to 4 percent, a week before the midterm elections and a month after the first increase in three years. Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack voted for another rise.