A Reuters poll shows 94 of 100 economists expect no rate change in October, while all respondents see a rate increase in December. That keeps the current range at 3.75%–4.00% in focus for now.
📌 For markets, the key issue is not only the October decision itself, but how expectations around December affect Treasury yields, the dollar, equities and broader risk sentiment.
October may be about patience. December may be about the next move.