# The Fed may pause rate hikes before inflation reaches 2%

https://mins.news/en/item/94268

- CryptoSlate, 2026-10-10 07:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://cryptoslate.com/what-would-actually-stop-the-fed-from-raising-rates-again/

> Minutes from the Fed’s September meeting show officials unanimously raised the main rate to 3.75%-4%, with most expecting another increase by year-end. Their reasons differed. Broadly slowing price increases and stable inflation expectations could make officials more willing to wait, while they also weigh spending and employment.

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