U.S. economic policy stories

Jul 28, 2026

Federal Reserve holds rates at 3.50%-3.75% as three officials dissent for hike

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% on July 29, but three policymakers voted for a 25-basis-point hike—the first three-member dissent since 2016. Markets had priced in roughly 35% odds of a surprise hike.

Jul 28, 2026·9 sources

Jul 14, 2026

U.S. consumer inflation slows to 3.5% in June as gasoline prices fall

Consumer price inflation eased to 3.5% annually in June, down from previous months, driven primarily by declining gasoline prices, though experts warn the Iran conflict could reverse progress.

Jul 14, 2026·4 sources

Jan 9, 2026

Republican Party Shows Signs of Division Over Trump's Economic Agenda Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Fractures are emerging within the GOP over President Trump's economic plan as the 2026 midterm election year begins, despite Trump's efforts to rally House Republicans at the Kennedy Center in Washington.

Jan 9, 2026·2 sources

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▪The Fed's next release of its "dot plot," which shows policymakers' rate expectations, is also scheduled for September 2026.
▪The dissenters were Cleveland's Beth Hammack, Minneapolis's Neel Kashkari, and Dallas's Lorie Logan, who all favored a 25-basis-point increase.
▪Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded four consecutive days of net outflows totaling $527 million around the time of the decision.