Federal Reserve Maintains Benchmark Rates Amid Internal Clash Over Rising Inflation

By Keith Griffith · Realtor.com · 2026-07-29

According to reporting from Realtor.com, the Federal Open Market Committee concluded its latest meeting with a 9-3 vote to keep the benchmark rate between 3.50% and 3.75%. Despite the pause, three regional bank presidents dissented, arguing that a quarter-point hike is necessary

According to reporting from Realtor.com, the Federal Open Market Committee concluded its latest meeting with a 9-3 vote to keep the benchmark rate between 3.50% and 3.75%. Despite the pause, three regional bank presidents dissented, arguing that a quarter-point hike is necessary