Reuters poll: 100 economists unanimously expect the Federal Reserve to December raise interest rates
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The Reuters poll stated that 100 surveyed economists all expect the Federal Reserve to 2026 in December raise interest rates.
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⚡️Reuters poll: 100 economists unanimously expect the Federal Reserve to December raise interest rates
BlockBeats reports that October 20, a Reuters poll showed that 100 surveyed economists all expect that the Federal Reserve will 2026 in December raise interest rates, while October may pause action.
Among them, 94 respondents expect that by the end of 2026, the federal funds rate will rise to 4.00%—4.25%. By comparison, in the September survey, only 29 economists held this expectation, out of 76 respondents.
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Key points
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On October 20, BlockBeats relayed the results of a Reuters poll.
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All 100 economists surveyed expect the Federal Reserve to 2026 in December raise interest rates.
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The report stated that the Federal Reserve October may pause action.
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94 respondents expect that by the end of 2026, the federal funds rate will rise to 4.00%—4.25%。
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The report noted by comparison that September the survey had a total of 76 respondents, of whom 29 shared the same interest-rate expectation.
AI-assisted interpretation
The following is analysis, separate from reported facts. Verify important claims independently.
This is an economist survey reflecting respondents' forecasts of future interest-rate policy; it does not mean that the Federal Reserve has already decided to raise interest rates. “October may pause action” is likewise an expectation stated in the report.
Why it matters to readers
The survey showed that respondents formed a relatively concentrated expectation regarding 2026 interest-rate hikes in December and the federal funds rate range at year-end.
Beginners should distinguish between “economists' forecasts” and an “official Federal Reserve decision”; whether the final policy will be as forecast remains unconfirmed by the evidence.
Risks and unknowns
The evidence does not provide Reuters' original poll materials, making it impossible to verify the questionnaire, survey timing, and full methodology.
Whether the Federal Reserve will 2026 in December raise interest rates remains uncertain.
Whether the Federal Reserve October will pause action remains uncertain.
The original text does not explain why the number of respondents changed across surveys conducted in different months.
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