# Fed to hold interest rates this year, economists say, sticking to their view: Reuters poll

https://mins.news/en/item/24184

- Reuters, 2026-08-17 13:01 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/fed-hold-interest-rates-this-year-economists-say-sticking-their-view-2026-08-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8306216576f900016f75c5

> Most economists surveyed by Reuters expect the Federal Reserve to leave its key interest rate unchanged next month and through the end of the year, maintaining a view they have held for several months.

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