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US Fed likely to hold rates in October , hike by 25 bps by year - end : CareEdge Global

CareEdge Global expects the Fed to hold rates steady in October before resuming tightening, with markets pricing in a further 25 bps hike by end-2026 and 75 bps cumulatively by mid-2027. It says the Fed's outlook turned increasingly hawkish in 2026, peaking with a 25 bps hike in September amid geopolitical tensions and high inflation. CME FedWatch data showed a 78.4% chance the federal funds rate stays at 3.75-4.00% in October versus 21.6% for 4.00-4.25%, and a 68.1% probability of 4.00-4.25% by December. Gross interest payments already made up around 19% of US government revenue in 2025, and further tightening could intensify fiscal pressure. The agency also flagged investment delays in Mexico tied to the USMCA review and judicial reforms, and election uncertainty in Brazil.

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