Home Business Fed keeps rates on hold, points to 'favorable' economic outlook next year Business Fed keeps rates on hold, points to 'favorable' economic outlook next year By Genpie - December 12, 2019 119 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs will not change anytime soon, with moderate economic growth and historically low unemployment expected to persist through the 2020 presidential election.