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Back issue · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · as it ran
Policy
By Susan Park · 4d
All 16 surveyed institutions expect Federal Reserve December rate hike
Expectations for an interest rate increase have been logged ahead of the December policy meeting.
By Susan Park · 4dAll 16 surveyed financial institutions expect the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at the December FOMC meeting.
The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan all held policy interest rates unchanged during the prior week.
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates next month to address inflation.
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