https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/no-need-for-urgency-new-york-fed-s-williams-squashes-notion-of-an-october-rate-hikeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/no-need-for-urgency-new-york-fed-s-williams-squashes-notion-of-an-october-rate-hikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/no-need-for-urgency-new-york-fed-s-williams-squashes-notion-of-an-october-rate-hike#u104410Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:50:59 +0000New York Fed President John Williams stated there is "no need for urgency" regarding an interest rate hike in October, countering trader expectations of back-to-back increases. Williams, who also serves as vice chair of the Federal Open Market Committee, believes the central bank has time to analyze more data before adjusting monetary policy. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson echoed this stance, noting that future policy adjustments depend on carefully examining data trends and the balance of risks. These comments have led market participants to price out expectations for a