Warsh rewrites the Fed playbook as FOMC holds rates and signals hikes ahead
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The hawkish tilt in the dot plot, with the median 2026 funds rate projection rising to 3.8% from 3.4%, pushed short-term yields higher and weighed on equities as markets repriced the likelihood of a hike as early as October. The stripping of forward guidance removes a key anchor
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The desk highlights that the recent Federal Reserve hike of 25 basis points, which raised rates to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%, serves as a firm commitment to the hawkish outlook reinforced by Chair Warsh's remarks. Per the full note [source], the focus shifted to the recovery in the 10-year Treasury yields surpassing 5%, signaling market concerns about sustained inflation and higher borrowing costs. This suggests that traders should remain vigilant for potential pricing in an additional rate hike in December, contrary to perspectives articulated by other firms like Goldman Sachs. A review of forecasts from key banks indicates a consensus on higher rates despite some divergence on timing, solidifying this outlook ahead of any significant economic data releases.
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