The Fed held at 3.75%–4.00% on October 28, but both dissenters wanted a hike. What the 10–2 vote and ‘strong’ growth language mean for treasury, covenants and 2027 budgets.
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Federal Reserve Holds Federal Funds Rate at 3.75%–4.00% on October 28, 2026: Notes for Finance
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at 3.75%–4.00% on October 28, 2026, in a 10-2 vote as inflation remains elevated. Finance teams should prepare for a data-dependent December meeting.
Microsoft $25 Billion Bond Sale, October 29, 2026: Notes for Finance
Microsoft priced $25 billion of senior notes on October 29, 2026, its first U.S. investment-grade bond sale in more than nine years, to support general corporate purposes that can include AI-related capital spending.
Visa Reports 13% Q4 Revenue Growth on Resilient Spending, October 27, 2026: Notes for Finance
Visa on October 27, 2026 reported fiscal fourth-quarter net revenue of $12.1 billion, up 13%, with payments volume rising 9% and processed transactions up 10%.
Fed Expected to Hold Rates at October 27-28 Meeting: Notes for Finance
Economists and markets expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates at 3.75%–4.00% on October 28 and to raise them again in December. What finance teams should update.
Trump Waives Graham Act Russia Sanctions and Tariffs on October 16, 2026: Notes for Finance
President Trump signed an executive order on October 16 waiving key sanctions and tariff provisions of the Lindsey O. Graham Act two days before they were set to take effect, citing national interests amid efforts to ease energy prices.
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Fed Chair Warsh Avoids October Rate Signal at IMF Meetings, October 16, 2026: Notes for Finance
On October 16, 2026, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh declined to signal the late-October rate decision at IMF meetings in Bangkok, saying he does not prejudge meetings. Finance teams should model both a hold and a hike.
US Fiscal 2026 Deficit Near $2 Trillion on October 16, 2026: Notes for Finance
Treasury reported a $1.99 trillion fiscal 2026 deficit on October 16, the largest in five years, driven by record interest costs and higher spending. Finance teams should update debt-service and rate assumptions before the October FOMC.
September PPI at 1.3% MoM on October 15, 2026: Notes for Finance
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 15 that the Producer Price Index for final demand rose 1.3 percent in September and 6.3 percent over the prior year, the largest monthly gain since early 2022, raising the odds of further Federal Reserve tightening.
September CPI at 3.7%: What Finance Teams Should Do Before the October Fed Meeting
Inflation rose to 3.7% in September on soaring gasoline prices, putting an October Fed hike back in play. A practical guide for CFOs and treasury teams.
September CPI at 3.7% on October 14, 2026: Notes for Finance
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 14 that the Consumer Price Index rose 3.7 percent over the year to September, with gasoline accounting for more than half the monthly increase, raising the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike at the October 27–28 meeting.
NY Fed Williams on One More 2026 Rate Hike, October 13, 2026: Notes for Finance
On October 13, New York Fed President John Williams said one more rate hike this year may be appropriate but currently sees no need for further increases in 2027. Finance teams should update borrowing-cost paths ahead of the October 27–28 FOMC.