Fed Monitor: October 2026

Summary

Hot inflation has strengthened the case for tighter policy even as the Fed prepares to wait, leaving markets vulnerable to a hawkish hold. Aurora assesses the emerging FOMC split, the case for a December hike, and how next year’s voter rotation or easing geopolitical pressures could change the rate path.

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