Recent inflation figures have exceeded expectations, leading many to anticipate a rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Core consumer prices increased more than what economists forecasted last month, and alongside rising oil prices, this trend indicates that inflation is on an upward trajectory. Traders are now estimating an 85% likelihood of a quarter-point increase in the upcoming meeting, with further rate hikes expected in December.

Traders fully price in a Fed rate hike by October 2026 after August PPI data shows 5.4% annual inflation, well above the central bank's 2%

Traders pushed chances for a rate increase to 70% in morning action.

US producer prices rose, increasing rate hike expectations for the Federal Reserve. Traders now price a seventy percent chance of a quarter-point increase next week. Consumer…

In August, consumer prices in the U.S. surged, mainly due to increasing gasoline prices. This trend elevates the likelihood of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, with…

Markets are now betting on a 90% chance of a rate hike at Wednesday's Fed policy meeting.