Survey Shows 93% Expect Fed to Hold Rates, 76% Forecast December Hike

A new survey of 30 economists, strategists and fund managers points to a Federal Reserve hold this week, with 93% expecting no change and 76% forecasting a December increase at the next meeting. The outlook spans two consecutive meetings: respondents largely expect the Fed to pause at its Oct. 27-28 meeting, then raise rates at the Dec. 8-9 meeting. More than half also anticipate increases in 2027, averaging about two. These are respondents’ forecasts, not a Fed policy decision. The poll asked separately what participants think will happen and what they believe the central bank should do.

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