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Bloomberg: US rate hike less decisive
Reports anticipate that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its upcoming September meeting, amid growing market expectations following August inflation data. Despite disagreements within the committee regarding the need for a rate hike, the outlook suggests that the decision will be limited, with the possibility of raising interest rates to a range of 3.75-4.00%. However, some analysts link this to findings indicating that a rate increase may not be highly effective in controlling inflation, and that such a move could harm growth and employment more than it benefits inflation control. Inflation stability and growth forecasts of around 2.2% for 2026 remain key factors influencing monetary policy decisions, with expectations of only one rate hike during 2023 and prospects of gradual reductions in 2027 and 2028.
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