https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-rate-hike-on-wednesday-now-likely-say-economists-and-at-least-one-more-to-follow-reuters-pollContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-rate-hike-on-wednesday-now-likely-say-economists-and-at-least-one-more-to-follow-reuters-pollhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-rate-hike-on-wednesday-now-likely-say-economists-and-at-least-one-more-to-follow-reuters-poll#u69884Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:06:25 +0000The Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates this Wednesday, with markets pricing in a 92% probability of a quarter-point increase. Economists polled by Reuters suggest at least one additional hike will follow. This move comes as inflation remains stubborn, with August consumer prices rising 3.4% annually. Goldman Sachs analysts have updated their expectations to include a September hike, signaling a shift in policy to combat persistent core costs.Why it mattersThe Fed has not raised rates since 2023. A hike now would place Fed Chair Kevin Warsh in conflict with the White House shortl