The Federal Reserve voted to maintain interest rates at 3.75%-4%, despite persistent inflation in the United States. The decision passed with a vote of 10 to 2, aligning with market expectations. In its statement, the Federal Reserve noted that economic activity is expanding at a strong pace, domestic spending remains resilient, productivity growth is robust, capital investment is solid, employment growth is keeping pace with the labor force, and the unemployment rate is little changed. The Committee stated it would accumulate more information to determine the appropriate policy stance to ensure inflation returns to its 2% target in a timely manner. Previously, the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate rose to 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August.