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New York Fed President Williams Signals One More Rate Hike Likely in 2026 With No Urgency to Act
Read this in the Market Flux appNew York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on September 29 that if the economy performs as expected, one additional interest rate hike is likely before the end of the year. Speaking after the Fed's September rate increase, Williams stressed there is no need for urgency, indicating policymakers are comfortable waiting for more economic data before making their next move.
Williams framed the outlook as data-dependent, saying incoming figures will help the Fed determine its next steps and that policy will respond accordingly. The comments suggest the Fed sees itself near the end of its tightening cycle but is keeping the door open to further action if conditions warrant it.
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