{
  "id": 19392052,
  "title": "Hot US inflation report seals Federal Reserve rate increase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/hot-us-inflation-report-seals-federal-reserve-rate-increase",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T20:02:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/11/10/federal-reserve-inflation-interest-rates-december/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent inflation report from the United States has intensified calls for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates during its December meeting, with one top policymaker anticipating the ongoing Iran war's lingering impact on energy costs. According to government data released on Tuesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation experienced a 0.4% monthly increase in October, which was slower than the 0.6% pace in September but still above estimates. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy indices, rose by 0.3% monthly, also higher than forecasts. The Bureau of Labour Statistics did not provide a year-on-year measure due to the October 2025 government shutdown.\n\nMarket participants are virtually certain that the Fed will increase rates at its final policy meeting of the year, with about 90% expecting a 25 basis point hike and roughly 10% anticipating a larger 50 basis point increase. Fed Governor Christopher Waller, a key figure on the central bank's rate-setting committee, stated that he would support raising rates by 50 basis points if October's inflation trend persists, emphasizing that a smaller increase could compromise the Fed's credibility. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan also expressed support for at least two additional rate hikes this winter.\n\nThe ongoing Iran war has contributed to elevated energy prices due to increased tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, maritime insurance costs, and restricted refining capacity. Despite the conflict, Waller believes that elevated energy prices are likely to persist. Treasury yields reacted positively to the inflation report, with the 10-year Treasury climbing back to 5%, the 30-year Treasury increasing to 5.36%, and the two-year Treasury rising to 4.736%. Wall Street indices, however, were all in the red, reflecting a volatile market sentiment influenced by recent Democrats' midterms victory. The Fed's projected inflation trajectory for 2027 is steady at 4.1%, followed by gradual easing in 2028, with their preferred inflation metric expected to stand at 3.7% by year-end.",
  "summary": "A hotter-than-expected inflation report has put new pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at its December meeting, and a top policymaker said he expects the Iran war to have a lingering effect on energy costs. US government data on Tuesday showed Consumer Price Index inflation accelerated at a 0.4 per cent monthly pace in October, slower than its 0.6 pace in September but still…",
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}