Fed’s September Hike Puts December Back in Play
The US Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate increase in three years may be followed by another move before the end of 2026, according to Nigel Green, CEO of independent financial advisory firm deVere Group.The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously on September 16 to raise the federal fund
The Federal Reserve’s decision to increase the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75% to 4% in September signals a potential shift in monetary policy, with the possibility of further hikes before the end of 2026. Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory firm deVere Group, believes that the Fed will deliver a second hike in December, attributing this expectation to persistent inflation, stronger labor-market data, and higher crude oil prices.
The Fed Chair's shift in tone, particularly after the Jackson Hole symposium, has emphasized the growing importance of inflation risks to policymakers, making further tightening more likely.
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