New York Fed President John Williams said another interest-rate increase in 2026 might be appropriate, Reuters reported on 13 October, citing a Bloomberg interview. He said he currently saw no reason for additional increases in 2027, while explicitly leaving that assessment dependent on incoming data. His comments describe an individual policymaker’s outlook. They do not constitute an FOMC decision or a commitment that next year’s rates will remain unchanged.
Federal ReserveFederal Reserve refers to the Federal Reserveis the central bank of the United States. The term belongs in Level 7 because it helps connect macro conditions, policy, or another...Read More Governor Christopher Waller said another US interest-rate hike in 2026 remains possible if InflationInflation refers to a sustained rise in the general price level that reduces the purchasing power of money. The term belongs in Level 7 because it helps connect macro conditions...Read More stays elevated, while leaving the timing dependent on incoming economic data. His comments highlight the Fed’s cautious approach as policymakers balance persistent price pressures against signs of slowing economic activity.