Federal Reserve Rate Decision Outlook: All 100 Economists Surveyed Agree on October and December Predictions
Key Highlights: 94% of economists surveyed by Reuters between October 16–20 expect the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady in October, keeping the benchmark rate in the 3.75–4.00% range. All 100 economists polled unanimously anticipate a 25 basis point rate hike at the Fed’s December meeting, with roughly 60% forecasting a peak policy rate ...