Tapering Talks?
The Fed took a hawkish turn on Wednesday as they pencilled two potential rate hikes in 2023, sooner than previous estimates.
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Further Rates Increases?
The September inflation report exceeded the expectations of most economists. However, it may not be strong enough to deter the Federal Reserve from its gradual move towards the sidelines.
More Hikes Coming
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed a firm stance on inflation, projecting multiple interest rate increases in the near future, potentially at an aggressive pace.
Federal Reserve Signals Slowdown in Interest Rate Hikes
Policymakers also emphasized that controlling high inflation levels would be the critical factor in determining the extent to which rates needed to rise.
Potential Dissent at the Federal Reserve
This week’s Federal Reserve meeting may bring a rare event not seen since 1993: multiple governors dissenting from the chair’s policy direction.