Fed expected to resume rate hikes as energy inflation rises
A Reuters economist poll indicates an 85% expectation of a quarter-point Federal Reserve rate increase, with many economists forecasting at least one more hike by March. August inflation accelerated 0.4% month over month, gasoline rose about 3.9%, and Treasury yields neared 5%, raising borrowing costs and risks to housing, consumer demand, equities and recession-sensitive businesses.
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Updated Sep 16, 2026