# Fed expected to pause rate hikes, but investors doubt it will last

https://mins.news/en/item/115659

- Reuters, 2026-10-26 11:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/fed-hit-pause-rate-hikes-maybe-not-long-2026-10-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adf32d859d32900012cd5a4

> Federal Reserve policymakers have signaled they will not raise US short-term borrowing costs again this week. With inflation concerns still at the forefront, investors expect the pause in rate hikes to be brief.

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