Fed to hit pause on rate hikes, but maybe not for long
Investors see a 90% chance of no change as policymakers weigh hotter inflation, stronger growth and rising Treasury yields.
- The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with investors and economists widely expecting policymakers to hold the benchmark federal funds rate steady at 3.75% to 4.00%.
- Policymakers raised rates by 25 basis points in September, signaling a need for caution; traders currently price in an over 90% chance of a pause, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
- "The data, in my opinion, do support a rate hike," said Nationwide Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic. Some analysts argue failing to hike risks undermining the Fed's inflation-fighting credibility.
- With the meeting occurring just days before November 3 midterm elections, officials face pressure to maintain independence. For consumers, a pause offers little immediate relief as borrowing costs remain elevated.
- Investors largely anticipate a rate increase in December, as inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target. Future decisions depend on incoming data, including September personal consumption expenditures figures due Thursday.
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The Toronto Star
5 things to watch from the Federal Reserve’s next meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve policymakers are likely to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday when they finish what may seem like an uneventful meeting. But investors and economists will be looking between the lines of the central bank's…
5 things to watch from the Federal Reserve’s next meeting – WTOP News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve policymakers are likely to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday when they finish what may seem like an uneventful meeting. But investors and economists will be looking between the lines of the central bank’s statement Wednesday for clues about its next moves and where it thinks inflation is headed....
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