stand pat
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Barclays economist Bum Ki Son said he expects the BOK to stand pat at the May 28 meeting while signaling a rate increase further down the road.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The Fed will stand pat to see how it all sorts out.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The dollar remained slightly stronger after Fed Chair Powell signaled that the central bank is likely to stand pat on interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Last season, the Rams thought their young and talented pass rush could compensate for their decision not to stand pat with the cornerbacks and safeties from the 2024 season.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
An' all that's left us is to stand pat, an' wait for the finish!
From Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories by Dunton, W. Herbert