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Federal Reserve and ECB monetary policy shifts
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In September 2026, the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank (ECB) implemented interest rate hikes to combat persistent inflation. The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%, while the ECB increased its deposit rate to 2.50%. By early October, monetary policymakers at both institutions signaled a reduced urgency for further hikes. In the United States, soft employment data—highlighted by a September nonfarm payroll increase of only 29,000 and a 4.2% unemployment rate—has provided the Fed with more room to assess inflation trends ahead of its October 27-28 meeting. Senior Fed officials, including Vice-Chair Philip Jefferson and New York Fed President John Williams, have indicated that immediate action may not be necessary. In the euro area, the ECB faces a complex landscape. While inflation accelerated in September due to energy costs, acute stress in French financial markets has cooled investor expectations for an October rate hike. Both central banks are expected However, recent forecasts from BNP Paribas suggest a more aggressive tightening cycle may be necessary due to release meeting minutes persistent inflationary pressures. The bank predicts the Federal Reserve will implement 25 basis point hikes in both December 2026 and January 2027, targeting a range of 4.25% to 4.50%. Regarding the Eurozone, BNP Paribas anticipates a 25 basis point hike from September shortly the ECB in December, which would raise the deposit rate to provide deeper insight into their previous decisions. 2.75%. While the bank expects rates to stabilize after that move, it warned that strong secondary inflationary effects could trigger additional increases.
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