Federal Reserve meeting minutes: Most officials expect another rate hike before the end of the year

智通财经2026/10/07 18:32

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According to the minutes released today, Federal Reserve officials expect to raise interest rates again before the end of this year to curb inflation, which has remained above target levels for more than five consecutive years. However, the minutes did not indicate when policymakers expect to hike rates, only implying that persistently high prices and a stable labor market could prompt the Fed to implement a second rate increase this year. The minutes stated: “Regarding the monetary policy outlook after this meeting, most participants judged that it could be appropriate to raise the target range for the federal funds rate again by the end of the year.” “However, participants emphasized that they would approach each meeting with an open mind, and decisions at future meetings will depend on new information as well as its impact on the economic outlook and balance of risks.” The discussion at the September meeting showed that officials see ongoing risks of inflation remaining stubbornly high, while the labor market is “close to full employment,” and overall economic growth has accelerated. The minutes noted: “Many participants emphasized that, from a risk management perspective, a prudent approach would be to raise the path of the federal funds rate target range, thus providing insurance against the risk that inflation will remain above target due to stronger-than-expected demand or further adverse supply shocks.”

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