With the same delicious unpredictability of a college student deciding whether to study or party, and an eerie resemblance to a titillating game of Russian roulette, the Federal Reserve hit the metaphorical ball again this Wednesday, deciding to keep interest rates steady. Wall Street eagerly awaited the announcement with bated breath, popcorn in hand, as they tuned into the most anticipated reality show of the year: 'Rate Roulette'. Hosted by none other than Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, the show has successfully held the economy and the stock markets at the edge of their seats for a 22-year running season. "Powell is just playing hard to get," claims Wilmer Stith, a bond portfolio manager for Wilmington Trust. "The Fed's flirting game, it's like they're not that into us, but then they are." In the latest episode aired this September, the Fed chose not to tug on the interest rates' levers, leaving them steady in a range of 5.25% to 5.50%, flying higher in the stratosphere than an Elon Musk rocket. "I thought we were almost done making the economy sweat, but seems like we're not. Oh, the suspense!" Stith jokingly added, wearing a Price-is-Right-style sparkling vest, as he prepared to place his wager on the next possible rate hike. While we've seen our fair share of mind-numbing soap operas, this enigmatic standoff between a central bank and a nation's economy is as enthralling as watching a snail race or paint dry. Market experts, fortunetellers and Nostradamus followers alike are huddled in corners across Wall Street, masterminding plans for survival, prosperity and possibly a new line of Yoga stress balls, should another rate hike come into play. The climax of this thrilling saga? Well, it's unclear yet. Unlike reality TV, this one won't get cancelled or end with a grand celebrity wedding. But one thing is for sure — the Fed promises to keep the thrill alive, reassuring the possibility of future rate hikes is still on the table, causing investors around the world to lose some more sleep. So, stay tuned for more episodes of 'Rate Roulette', viewers. Because let's face it, who needs predictable economic stability when we can have a thrilling, nail-biting roller coaster ride instead?