Fed Holds Rates, but Is a December Rate Hike Next? | Fed Watch

This week on Fed Watch, ITR Economist and Speaker Lauren Saidel-Baker breaks down the Federal Reserve's latest decision to hold interest rates steady, even as persistent inflation raises the possibility of another rate hike in December.

With September PCE inflation at 3.6% and two Fed officials voting to raise rates, what does the latest decision signal for borrowing costs and business planning heading into 2027?

Lauren also examines stronger-than-expected GDP growth, resilient consumer spending, and a surprising 20.9% increase in equipment investment. Could another interest rate hike be coming sooner than businesses expect? Watch this week's episode for Lauren's analysis of the economic data shaping the Fed's next move.

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