توقع: Fed rate hike by 2026?

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Market context

The underlying event is whether the Federal Reserve will raise the upper bound of its target federal funds rate between December 2025 and late October 2026. Current market-implied probability sits at 0% for a hike, reflecting a dominant expectation that the Fed will continue cutting or holding rates steady rather than tightening policy in this window.

Historically, rate hikes follow periods of overheating inflation and strong labour demand, whereas cuts occur when growth weakens or unemployment rises. The Fed executed three consecutive 25-basis-point cuts in late 2025, lowering the target range to 3.50%–3.75%[1][3]. With 75 basis points of cuts already delivered in 2025 and officials like Boston Fed President Susan Collins warning about persistent inflation, the bar for a reversal to hiking has risen sharply[2]. Most analysts now see the cutting cycle nearing its end, with little support for a hike before October 2026 unless inflation spikes unexpectedly.

Traders should monitor upcoming FOMC meeting dates, the September PCE inflation data, and any shifts in Fed commentary post-blackout[2]. The next scheduled meeting is in early December 2025, where an 80% probability of another cut is priced[2]. Watch for Powell’s press conference statements on employment and inflation, as well as any emergency rate actions. If the Fed announces a rate cut instead of a hike, the market resolves to “No”[6]. No recent news suggests a pivot toward tightening; all signals point to continued moderation or further cuts.

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Methodology

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