FOMC leaves the Federal Funds Target Rate unchanged at 3.75%–4.00% at the October 28, 2026 meeting (confirmed by Fed press release or Bloomberg by October 29, 2026)
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Published on 21. September 2026
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Predicted for 28. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The US Federal Reserve raised the policy rate by 25 basis points on September 16, 2026, to the target range of 3.75%–4.00% (FedRateCalc.com). Historically, the Fed pauses after a hike for at least one meeting before taking another step; the historical post-hike pause rate is approximately 75%. The next FOMC meeting takes place on October 27–28, 2026 — only six weeks after the September hike. Another increase so soon would require significantly above-expectation inflation data (PCE, CPI) forcing an immediate reaction. Current US core PCE inflation for August 2026 (released September 26) is projected above 3.3% YoY per an existing Cassandra forecast — elevated but within the Fed's known projection. Simultaneously, the ongoing Iran war (elevated oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty) creates headwinds for aggressive continued tightening. No explicit Polymarket or Kalshi market for October FOMC available; own estimate 74%.
Data basis for this prediction
- FedRateCalc.com: FOMC rate decision Sept. 16, 2026 – Federal Funds Rate 3,75–4,00 % (Stand: Sept. 21, 2026)
- FedRateCalc.com: FOMC Meeting Schedule 2026 – nächste Sitzung 27.–28. Oktober 2026
- CME Group FedWatch Tool: Historische Pause-Rate nach 25-bps-Hike-Zyklen (~75 %)
- Cassandra.news: Bestehende Prognose – US-PCE-Kerninflation August 2026 >3,3 % (Veröff. 26. Sept. 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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