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Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady through year-end
Economists and financial institutions largely expect the Federal Reserve to maintain current interest rates through the remainder of the year. A Reuters poll indicates that 90% of surveyed economists anticipate the Fed will hold rates within the 3.50%-3.75% range during its September meeting, with nearly 80% expecting no changes through year-end.
Recent economic data has provided some relief for policymakers. July inflation figures showed a modest easing of price pressures, with core inflation rising 0.2% for the month. Other reports indicate the annual Consumer Price Index eased to 3.4% in July. However, energy costs remain a significant factor, with gasoline prices seeing substantial year-over-year increases.
Financial institutions like Wells Fargo have also projected that the federal funds rate will remain steady through 2026, citing supply-driven inflation factors such as tariffs and oil price volatility that interest rate adjustments may not directly resolve. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has maintained a commitment to returning inflation to the 2% target while adopting a cautious approach to further policy action.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics · Federal Reserve · HSBC · Jerome Powell · Kevin Warsh · Wells Fargo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wells Fargo projects the federal funds rate will remain within the 3.50%-3.75% range through the end of 2026. cryptobriefing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Average gasoline prices in mid-August were $4.04 per gallon, compared to $3.14 a year earlier. www.under30ceo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 90% majority of economists polled by Reuters expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates at 3.50%-3.75% during its September meeting. mix929.com · srnnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 80% of economists surveyed expect no change in interest rates through the end of the year. mix929.com · srnnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The annual Consumer Price Index rate eased to 3.4% in July, down from 3.5% in June. www.under30ceo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Core inflation rose 0.2% in July from the previous month and 2.5% year-over-year. www.sanjuandailystar.com