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Fed officials give hints on rate decision as markets cut October rate hike odds

Economic Times 1 hr ago·2 Oct 2026, 6:30 pm

Fed officials tempered expectations for an October rate hike after Philip Jefferson and John Williams stressed patience and data dependence. Markets sharply reduced hike odds, though persistent inflation and upcoming consumer price data could shape the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.

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