Markets broadly expect the Fed to stand pat tonight. CNBC says the core dilemma is that inflation has worsened since the last meeting and several indicators point to further deterioration, which could force the Fed into more aggressive tightening in

2026-10-29

Markets broadly expect the Fed to stand pat tonight. CNBC says the core dilemma is that inflation has worsened since the last meeting and several indicators point to further deterioration, which could force the Fed into more aggressive tightening in coming months. TD Securities warns that a clear upside inflation surprise or continued strength in the labor market could prompt markets to price a 50bp hike at the next Fed meeting.