The Fed’s October 2026 Rate Decision: Inflation, Oil Shock, and Political Pressure

The Federal Reserve begins its October 27–28 meeting facing accelerating inflation, weak hiring, higher mortgage costs, an energy shock linked to the Iran conflict, and questions about its independence six days before the midterm elections. The likely hold at 3.75%–4.00% may be less revealing than the Fed’s guidance about December.

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