stand pat

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Nine out of 11 economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected the RBI to stand pat on Friday, with two forecasting a 25-basis-point hike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

While the bank is expected to stand pat next week, policymakers will be on alert for signs that higher energy costs are leading to bigger wage demands and increased prices for other goods and services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The Fed will stand pat to see how it all sorts out.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

While they are expected to stand pat on interest rates, any remarks on the impact of the war on their respective economies will be closely followed.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

How far he would go in breaking with the leaders of his party was unknown, but their disposition to "stand pat" and do nothing with the tariff was marked before the end of 1902.

From The New Nation by Dodd, William E.