Published Oct 20, 2026, 9:27 AM ET · Updated 24 days ago · 1 source

Fed to skip October but raise rates again in December, nearly all economists say

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Fed to skip October but raise rates again in December, nearly all economists say

The Federal Reserve will skip raising interest rates this month and deliver a hike in December, according to nearly all economists polled by Reuters, as policymakers signal patience even as stubborn inflation argues for a tougher response.