Fed expected to hold rates steady; hikes later in 2027 reportedly anticipated

Outlets report the Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep rates unchanged at its October meeting, ahead of midterms. One Yahoo Finance headline says at least three hikes are expected by September 2027.

Timeline

1. 26 Oct, 16:03 UTCFirst appeared on CNBC
2. 28 Oct, 12:50 UTCCNN Business covers expected Fed hold
3. 28 Oct, 12:50 UTCCNBC previews likely steady rates

Top sources

• fomcGoogle Trends
• Federal Reserve set to issue interest rate decision as midterm elections loomABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. How will Warsh justify that in the face of higher inflation?Yahoo Finance
• Interest Rates Should Remain Unchanged Today, but at Least 3 Federal Reserve Rate Hikes Are Expected by September 2027Yahoo Finance
• Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in October. Here's what that means for consumersCNBC
• Treasury yields tick higher ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate decisionCNBC
• Fed set to hold rates steady in final move before midterms | CNN BusinessCNN
• How the Fed is likely to act on interest rates just days before the midterm electionsFast Company