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Global Markets & Equities 03 Oct 2026, 03:17 AM IST

Fed Officials Signal Patience as Markets Slash October Rate-Hike Odds

Federal Reserve officials have pushed back against expectations for an imminent October rate hike, with Philip Jefferson and John Williams emphasizing patience, caution and a data-dependent approach. Their remarks, paired with softer market pricing, suggest investors now see a lower probability of tighter policy this month, even as persistent inflation and upcoming consumer price data keep the decision finely balanced.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (10:46 PM IST)

Williams Signals No Rush on Rates as Goolsbee Warns Against Fed Overreach

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said the central bank could still raise interest rates once more before year-end, but stressed that policymakers are not in a hurry and want more data before deciding. He projected inflation may finish the year around 3.5% before gradually returning to the Fed’s 2% target by 2028, underscoring a slower disinflation path than markets would prefer. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee separately cautioned against over-tightening, warning that policymakers should avoid “playing with fire” as the economy remains sensitive to higher borrowing costs.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:32 PM IST)

Fed October Rate-Hike Bets Fade as Traders Reassess the Path Ahead

Traders who had been positioning for a back-to-back Federal Reserve rate increase in October may have moved too quickly, as softer inflation data and dovish commentary from policymakers prompted a sharp reassessment of the policy outlook. The shift helped steady markets late in the session, even as major U.S. equity indexes finished lower on renewed uncertainty over how aggressively the Fed will move next.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (03:04 PM IST)

Fed Rate-Hike Bets Fade as Traders Reassess October Move

Traders who had been leaning toward a back-to-back Federal Reserve rate hike in October may have moved too quickly, as softer inflation data and dovish remarks from Fed officials have cooled expectations. Market pricing has shifted notably, underscoring how sensitive equities and rates remain to even modest changes in the policy outlook.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:13 AM IST)

Fed Signals Sow Doubt Over October Rate Hike as Traders Reprice the Path

Traders who had been leaning toward a back-to-back Federal Reserve rate increase in October may have moved too fast, after fresh remarks from Fed officials suggested policymakers are not locked into another hike. While some officials continue to warn that inflation remains too elevated, the tone from the central bank has become more conditional, leaving markets to reassess the odds of an immediate follow-up move. The shift underscores how sensitive global equities and Treasury yields remain to every clue from the Fed on the timing of its next step.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (03:39 AM IST)

Williams Douses October Hike Talk, Signaling the Fed Is Not Rushing

New York Fed President John Williams pushed back against market speculation that the Federal Reserve is preparing a rate hike as soon as October, saying there is no need for urgency. His remarks reinforced the view that policymakers remain data-dependent and are not inclined to accelerate tightening without clearer evidence of persistent inflation pressure.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (01:55 AM IST)

New York Fed's Williams Dampens October Rate-Hike Bets, Saying There Is No Urgency

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams pushed back against expectations for an imminent rate increase, saying policymakers do not need to act with urgency. His remarks reinforced the view that the Federal Reserve can afford to wait for more evidence on inflation before deciding on another move. The comments arrive as markets continue to parse mixed signals from Fed officials over whether rates have peaked or may need to rise again.

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