
Fed Meets This Week: Why a November Rate Hold Looks Likely
The Fed rate decision for November 2026 lands Wednesday: a third straight hold at 3.75%-4.00% looks likely. Here is what could change the outcome.
Amara Okafor8 min read
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The Fed rate decision for November 2026 lands Wednesday: a third straight hold at 3.75%-4.00% looks likely. Here is what could change the outcome.

Gold should have thrived on war, falling yields and a softer dollar this week. Instead, the gold price fell below $4,000 and closed its worst October since 2008.

WTI crude ended October 2026 at $102.95 with Brent near $113.10 as the Iran war premium hardened — and the bill is arriving at the pump.

Headline PCE inflation held at 3.6% in September 2026 while the Fed stayed on hold — and two dissents have put a December hike back on the table.

The latest CPI data shows inflation picking up again, complicating the Fed's path and squeezing household budgets.