Fed Holds Interest Rates as Inflation Persists
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July 30, 2026

Fed Holds Interest Rates as Inflation Persists

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The US Federal Reserve, which is the main central bank in the United States, has kept its main interest rate unchanged for the fifth time in a row. The interest rate stays between 3.5% and 3.75%. The decision was made because inflation—when prices go up—has not reached the central bank’s target of 2% yet.

The Federal Reserve kept the rate the same because it believes more time is needed to control rising prices. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said after the decision that there is no quick way to fix the high cost of living in the country.

Because of the decision, Americans will see borrowing costs for things like loans and credit cards stay the same for now. The Federal Reserve says it will wait for new economic data before changing the interest rate again.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
inflationN/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/

general rise in prices over time

targetN/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/

a specific goal to be reached

decisionN/dɪˈsɪʒən/

a choice made after thinking carefully

unchangedADJ/ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒd/

remaining the same with no difference

borrowingN/ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/

taking and using something, then returning

economicADJ/ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/

related to money, business, or finance

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Fed Holds Interest Rates as Inflation Persists

July 30, 2026~1 min read
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B1 Pre-Intermediate
0:000:51

Follow spoken words in real time.

The US Federal Reserve, which is the main central bank in the United States, has kept its main interest rate unchanged for the fifth time in a row. The interest rate stays between 3.5% and 3.75%. The decision was made because inflation—when prices go up—has not reached the central bank’s target of 2% yet.

The Federal Reserve kept the rate the same because it believes more time is needed to control rising prices. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said after the decision that there is no quick way to fix the high cost of living in the country.

Because of the decision, Americans will see borrowing costs for things like loans and credit cards stay the same for now. The Federal Reserve says it will wait for new economic data before changing the interest rate again.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
inflationN/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/

general rise in prices over time

targetN/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/

a specific goal to be reached

decisionN/dɪˈsɪʒən/

a choice made after thinking carefully

unchangedADJ/ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒd/

remaining the same with no difference

borrowingN/ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/

taking and using something, then returning

economicADJ/ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/

related to money, business, or finance

Ready to learn these 6 words?

About 8 minutes · 5 activities

Reading Quizzes

9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

What is the current range for the US Federal Reserve's main interest rate?

Choose an answer to continue

Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions