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U.S. Stocks Mixed After Fed Holds Rates Steady; Two Dissents Signal Hawkishness

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 28, 2026, 2:19 PM EDTUpdated Oct 28, 2026, 2:20 PM EDT

The Fed left rates unchanged, citing strong economic activity but elevated uncertainty. The Dow and S&P edged up while the Nasdaq slipped, and dissents from Cook and Hammack added a hawkish undertone.

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WHAT WE KNOW

Fed held rates at 3.75%-4.00%.
FOMC statement said economic activity expanding at strong pace.