Economists See Fed Holding Rates Through 2027 as Only 13 of 48 Expect September Hike

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Sep 13

A Bloomberg survey found most economists expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged at its Sept. 15-16 meeting and keep them steady through the end of 2027.
Only 13 of 48 respondents forecast a rate increase this month, even as market odds of a hike have risen.
Economists pointed to tempering inflation and the proximity of US midterm elections as the main reasons policymakers are expected to stay on hold, including again in October.

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