Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-but-some-vote-for-increase Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but three Fed officials voted in favor of raising rates amid ongoing inflation concerns and the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, President Trump unveiled a $22 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport in his latest effort to remake the region and the earthquake death toll in Japan stands at 18. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Jul 29, 2026