https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-may-be-on-the-verge-of-a-serious-mistake-prominent-economists-warnContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-may-be-on-the-verge-of-a-serious-mistake-prominent-economists-warnhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-fed-may-be-on-the-verge-of-a-serious-mistake-prominent-economists-warn#u72316Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:36:10 +0000Prominent economists warn that the Federal Reserve may commit a serious mistake if it raises interest rates this week. Mark Zandi of Moody's argues that a hike would increase pressure on consumers already facing high inflation and rising energy costs. While Wall Street expects a quarter-point increase, some analysts suggest rate hikes cannot cure supply-driven inflation. Conversely, JPMorgan reports the probability of no rate hike is extremely low, and other analysts maintain that a single hike should not derail the economy.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve is deciding whether to raise ra