https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-williams-hints-next-rate-increase-can-waitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-williams-hints-next-rate-increase-can-waithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-williams-hints-next-rate-increase-can-wait#u103227Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:20 +0000New York Federal Reserve President John Williams has indicated that a rate increase in October is not urgent, stating the Fed has time to analyze data. This stance has caused rate-hike odds to drop below a coin flip and contributed to a record rise in the Nasdaq Composite, which grew over 1.7%. While Williams sees only one more hike in late 2026, other Fed governors, including Barr, maintain that further policy adjustments and rate hikes are likely necessary to curb inflation.Why it mattersFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has avoided giving clear signals to investors regarding future inter