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Financial markets are currently pricing in a high probability that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again in December.
Part of a series: Fed holds rates, then signals possible December hike
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Most interest rate traders anticipate the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates in December.
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Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi stated that strong October jobs data gives the Federal Reserve room to raise rates. He described the likelihood of a December increase as very high.
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San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly stated that the solid job market allows the central bank to focus on inflation, which requires further policy tightening. She noted that the recent jobs report was positive, though wage growth is not accelerating rapidly.
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Federal Reserve official Muslem stated that inflation expectations are stable, though consumers remain concerned. He attributed current excess inflation to energy shocks and AI infrastructure spending.
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Federal Reserve economists disagree with President Trump's assertion that inflation has significantly decreased, noting that consumer prices are still rising. They attribute part of the continued price increases to two specific administration policies.
Consumer Credit
Consumer credit increased by $27.8 billion in October, significantly exceeding the $13.8 billion forecast and the previous month's $8.3 billion gain.
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