Federal Reserve Dot Plot: 9 Officials Expect Rate Hikes in 2026

Odaily Planet Daily News: According to the Federal Reserve's dot plot, among the 19 officials, only 18 submitted their dot plot forecasts. Of these 18 officials, one believes interest rates should be cumulatively hiked by 75 basis points over the remainder of 2026, five believe they should be hiked by 50 basis points, three believe they should be hiked by 25 basis points, eight believe rates should remain unchanged, and one believes they should be cut by 25 basis points. (Jin Shi)