The US Federal Reserve is holding interest rates at 3.75%-4.00%, with two officials opposed in favor of an increase. Federal Reserve Chairman Walsh says the US midterm elections had no bearing on the decision to hold interest rates steady, insisting politics were never discussed during the discussions.

The US Federal Reserve is holding interest rates at 3.75%-4.00%, with two officials opposed in favor of an increase. Federal Reserve Chairman Walsh says the US midterm elections had no bearing on the decision to hold interest rates steady, insisting politics were never discussed during the discussions.