The Fed kept its benchmark rate at 3.75-4% after its October 28 meeting, saying inflation remains elevated and more data is needed to return it to the 2% goal. The decision was not unanimous: Governor Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented, preferring a 0.25 percentage point increase. Inflation has been above the Fed's 2% target for more than five years, and the PCE index is forecast to exceed 3% in September even excluding food and energy. The U.S. economy remains resilient, with low unemployment, steady consumer spending and AI investment supporting growth; the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow forecasts third-quarter GDP growth of 3.4% annualized. Observers are watching the November 3 midterm elections, while futures markets lean toward a rate hike in December.
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| Close on 10/27/2026 | 102.37 |
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| Close on 10/27/2026 | 721.23 |
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| Close on 10/27/2026 | 4,060.32 |
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| Close on 10/27/2026 | 0.70260 |
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| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Layer 1 |
| Market cap | $1.6T |
| Close on 10/27/2026 | 80,909.77 |
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| Close on 10/27/2026 | 1.11268 |
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