# Fed likely to skip rate hike amid inflation rise

The Federal Reserve may skip a rate hike despite rising inflation. Elevated energy prices and AI infrastructure growth complicate rate decisions. Higher mortgage rates have made home buying unaffordable for 5 million Americans.

https://www.abccolumbia.com/2026/10/28/federal-reserve-likely-to-skip-rate-hike-despite-elevated-inflation/

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Created: 2026-10-28T15:58:54.511571+00:00

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