https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-america-expects-three-fed-hikes-this-year-says-inflation-is-getting-unambiguously-worseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-america-expects-three-fed-hikes-this-year-says-inflation-is-getting-unambiguously-worsehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-america-expects-three-fed-hikes-this-year-says-inflation-is-getting-unambiguously-worse#u21414Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:31:40 +0000Bank of America expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates three times in 2026. CEO Brian Moynihan attributes the need for these hikes to an oil price shock. The bank remains bullish on the U.S. dollar and global growth prospects.What's confirmed:Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says rate hikes are necessary to combat inflation from an oil price shock.The bank expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates three times this year.Still unconfirmed:Bank of America forecasts 110,000 US jobs were added in June.Bank of America analysts are bullish on the U.S. dollar for the third quarter.Former Fed of https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-america-expects-three-fed-hikes-this-year-says-inflation-is-getting-unambiguously-worsehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bank-of-america-expects-three-fed-hikes-this-year-says-inflation-is-getting-unambiguously-worse#u15353Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:47:06 +0000Bank of America economists now expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates three times this year. This shift follows a determination that inflation is getting "unambiguously worse." The bank previously predicted the central bank would hold rates steady.What's confirmed:Bank of America forecasts three Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2026.The bank describes inflation as getting "unambiguously worse".Bank of America economists previously held a position as recently as last week that the central bank would stay on hold this year.Still unconfirmed:Bank of America predicts no rate cu