A Reuters poll of 104 economists showed that 94 expect the Federal Reserve to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in September (compared to 95 in the July poll). Another 80 economists expect the Fed to keep the federal funds rate unc

2026-08-17

A Reuters poll of 104 economists showed that 94 expect the Federal Reserve to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in September (compared to 95 in the July poll). Another 80 economists expect the Fed to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% until 2026 (compared to 78 in the July poll).