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The Fed just hiked rates by a quarter point, pushing the benchmark to 3.75–4%, signaling serious inflation-fighting intent—even as the current administration promised price relief. With most policymakers expecting at least one more hike this year, and only two predicting no change, this is the first major move under the new chair who took over in late May. Inflation’s stubbornness—driven by tariffs and energy—is now seen as broader than supply shocks, with projections showing rates could hit 4–4.25% by year-end and stay there through 2027. The Fed’s target of 2% inflation? Not expected until 2029—a full year later than their June forecast. They’re clearly willing to keep tightening to get prices under control.

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