FOMC Members' Forecasts Show Shift Towards Higher Rates
L'essentiel
- FOMC members' forecasts reveal a significant shift, with nine now predicting rate hikes in 2026, compared to none in March.
- The median dot plot also shows an upward revision for 2026 and 2027, indicating a more hawkish outlook.
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Peter Kent of Ninety One notes the Fed chair's departure from convention regarding policy rates and the dot plot. Other FOMC members' forecasts show a shift towards higher rates.
True to form, he offered virtually no forward guidance on policy rates (a tool he has long been sceptical of) and declined to submit inputs into the dot plot, breaking with convention in a symbolic first act," notes Peter Kent, the co-chief investment officer of fixed income at fund manager Ninety One.
"The other 18 FOMC members did submit forecasts, and the changes in the distribution were striking.
"Nine now pencil in rate hikes in 2026, compared to none at the March meeting, with six of those anticipating 50 basis points or more of tightening this year. Eight see rates on hold and just one projects a 25 basis point cut.
"The median dot shifted to 3.75% for 2026 (from 3.625%) and to 3.625% for 2027 (from 3.125%).
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Nine FOMC members now anticipate rate hikes in 2026, with six expecting 50 basis points or more tightening this year.
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Questions ouvertes
- Will the Fed actually raise rates in 2026?
- What specific economic conditions would trigger a hike?