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Fed keeps US interest rates between 3.75% and 4% ahead of congressional elections

The US central bank's decision on Wednesday comes amid inflationary pressure and impacts Brazil by sustaining the appeal of US bonds and driving exchange rate pressures.

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The essentials of this story

What happened
The Federal Reserve maintained United States interest rates in the range of 3.75% to 4% per year.
Who is affected
Global financial markets, investors, the United States economy, and the foreign exchange and interest rate markets in Brazil.
What changes
US interest rates remain stable following the hike recorded in September, influencing the attractiveness of foreign bonds and the pressure on the dollar and inflation.

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Sources

  1. Fed mantém juros dos EUA na faixa de 3,75% a 4% ao ano a poucos dias das eleições para o Congresso — g1 — mundo (accessed 10/28/2026)
  2. BC dos EUA mantém taxa de juros no intervalo entre 3,75% e 4% — UOL — economia (accessed 10/28/2026)