3.1% Inflation. 0% Action From the Fed | S3 E175 | 10-28-26
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its October meeting, but with inflation continuing to climb, is the Fed doing enough?
In today’s Markets with Megan, Verdence Capital Advisors CIO Megan Horneman breaks down the Fed’s latest interest rate decision, the surprisingly restrained tone from the Fed Chairman, and why rising inflation could force more aggressive action in December.
With core PCE inflation expected to rise to 3.1%, Megan explains why the Fed may be falling behind in its fight against inflation, and why a 50-basis-point rate hike shouldn’t be ruled out if inflation continues to worsen.
In this episode:
– Why the Fed kept interest rates unchanged
– What the Fed’s messaging signals about future rate hikes
– Why short-term interest rates declined following the announcement
– The significance of tomorrow’s PCE inflation report
– Why December could bring a 25- or even 50-basis-point rate hike
– What does the Fed’s decision mean for the economy, financial markets, and your investments?
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