Despite steadily increasing odds of a rate hike, the Federal Reserve chose to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday. The statement continued: “Inflation remains elevated relative to the committee’s 2% goal, in part reflecting supply shocks that have driven price increases in certain sectors, including energy. Three regional Federal Reserve bank presidents — Beth Hammack of Cleveland, Neel Kashkari of Minneapolis and Lorie Logan of Dallas — dissented, each favoring a 0.25% increase to the federal funds rate. Get these articles in your inbox Sign up for our daily newsletter Newsletter Signup - Single Field Mobile Email * Sign up If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ Get these articles in your inbox Sign up for our daily newsletter Newsletter Signup - Single Field Email * Sign up If you are human, leave this field blank.