Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation

Impact · against what's priced in

The Fed's decision to hold rates was fully expected, but the presence of two hawks voting for a hike and an upgrade in economic activity to 'expanding at a strong pace' increase the likelihood of aggressive tightening in 2027. This shift creates a headwind for interest-rate-sensitive assets and companies with high floating-rate debt.

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Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation

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Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation

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Fed holds interest rates steady – but investors bet on December rate hike

Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation

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Fed holds interest rates steady – but investors bet on December rate hike

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Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation

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Fed holds interest rates steady – but investors bet on December rate hike

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Fed holds interest rates steady – but investors bet on December rate hike

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Fed announcement 'was the non-event that we expected,' says Neuberger's Jeff Blazek

Fed REFUSES to budge on rates, two officials BREAK ranks

Fed Holds Interest Rates: Gauging FOMC Views on Energy Supply Shock, Housing

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