stand pat
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The FOMC’s decisions to stand pat at Mr. Warsh’s first two meetings as its leader became supposed evidence that Fed credibility was in doubt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
A small increase of 0.1% or less in the core CPI could sway the central bank to stand pat.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Barring any surprising or dramatic August data releases in early September, the Fed will stand pat, the team said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Coming on the heels of softer inflation data and a cooling labor market, the figures reinforced bets that the central bank will stand pat on rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
She and Luck will stand pat on what they promised you.
From Crooked Trails and Straight by D. C. Hutchison
