Fed Holds Rate With Highest Level of Dissent In 30 Years | April 30, 2026

On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine broke down the latest FOMC meeting, where the Fed held rates steady amid rare dissent and Chair Jerome Powell’s final press conference ahead of his departure.

He also reviewed U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) data showing strong gains in personal income and consumer spending alongside mixed inflation signals.

For today’s final topic, Byron covered U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reports highlighting a drop in jobless claims and continued labor market stability.