Goldman’s Mericle Says December Hike Looms

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 28 October 2026, 17:41 UTC 1 min read

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Economists expect the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady while keeping the door open to a December move. Goldman Sachs Chief US Economist David Mericle discusses the economic outlook ahead of the Fed’s October decision on Bloomberg Open Interest.

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The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady, in line with market expectations, days ahead of crucial midterm elections where surging inflation has been a key issue. The 12-member Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 to hold rates at a target range between 3.75 to 4.00 per cent, citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation, after having hiked for the first time in three years at its previous meeting in September. “The accumulation of more information will...

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Goldman’s Mericle Says December Hike Looms

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