Fed officials expect another US interest rate hike is still needed this year, meeting minutes reveal

From the Newshound archive · first published 7 October 2026 · last updated 8 October 2026.

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting show officials believe at least one more rate rise will be required before the end of 2026. The release gives markets their clearest signal yet of the Fed's intended policy path for the remainder of the year.