Fed holds key interest rate steady as economic view improvesCNBC ^ | January 28, 2026 | Jeff CoxPosted on by Miami RebelThe Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to take a break from a recent run of interest rate cuts, as the central bank navigates questions about its independence and awaits a new leader. Meeting market expectations, the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep its key interest rate in a range between 3.5%-3.75%. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization,” the post-meeting statement said. TOPICS:Business/EconomyKEYWORDS:ratesClick here: to donate by Credit Card Or here: to donate by PayPal Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794 Thank you very much and God bless you. Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management.