https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-minutes-another-rate-hike-likely-coming-this-year-to-combat-persistent-inflationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-minutes-another-rate-hike-likely-coming-this-year-to-combat-persistent-inflationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-minutes-another-rate-hike-likely-coming-this-year-to-combat-persistent-inflation#u116261Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:26:01 +0000Federal Reserve officials expect another interest rate increase will likely be needed later this year to combat persistent inflation. Minutes released from the central bank meeting show hawkish unity and unanimous agreement that price increases remain too high without making sufficient progress toward the 2 percent target. The Fed previously raised its key interest rate at the September 15-16 meeting by a quarter-point to about 3.9 percent, marking its first increase in three years. Despite expectations for additional tightening, officials indicate they will take their time and signal no immed