Bloomberg Surveillance · Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Federal Reserve may maintain interest rates in September due to conflicting economic data, including disinflationary pressures from PPI and CPI, a slight reacceleration in PCE, and a weaker-than-expected employment report. The Fed is likely in a 'holding pattern', with a potential rate move being considered for December.
“And so I think the Fed is sort of in a holding pattern here, which is probably why the market may be correct that they don't do anything in September and that they contemplate a move in December.”
“And so I think the Fed is sort of in a holding pattern here, which is probably why the market may be correct that they don't do anything in September and that they contemplate a move in December.”
“And so I think the Fed is sort of in a holding pattern here, which is probably why the market may be correct that they don't do anything in September and that they contemplate a move in December.”