AdvertisementBusinessMarketsInterest rates Opinion As the Fed sits tight on interest rates, investors take action Stephen Bartholomeusz Senior business columnist July 30, 2026 — 12:02pmJuly 30, 2026 — 12:02pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. No predictions: US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh is staying mum on the outlook for interest rates. For the first time in a decade, three of its members – three regional Fed presidents – voted for a 25 basis point rate hike. The tariffs – a de-facto tax on US businesses and consumers – are continuing to impact the inflation rate. Related Article OpinionInterest rates Will the AI boom lead to lower interest rates?