Reuters poll: Fed to hold rates steady through 2026
A Reuters poll says the Federal Reserve will hold its interest rate steady at its Sept. 15-16 meeting and for the rest of 2026, despite rising economist expectations for at least one hike.
The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at its September 15-16 meeting and for the rest of this year, a majority of economists said in a Reuters poll, defying market expectations for a series of hikes. Economic data have mostly come in strong in recent weeks.