Analyst Chris Anstey said recent Fed communications have not laid the groundwork for a consecutive October rate hike. Today's stronger-than-expected US core CPI reading may not change that, but will reinforce expectations of further Fed tightening. The September rate increase was almost certainly not a "one-off".

2026-10-14

Analyst Chris Anstey said recent Fed communications have not laid the groundwork for a consecutive October rate hike. Today's stronger-than-expected US core CPI reading may not change that, but will reinforce expectations of further Fed tightening. The September rate increase was almost certainly not a "one-off".