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Homrich & Berg: Persistent Inflation Keeps Fed Rate Hikes on Track

PUBT·10/19/2026 14:43:51
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Homrich & Berg: Persistent Inflation Keeps Fed Rate Hikes on Track
  • Inflation remained a problem for the Fed in the October 19, 2026, market review covering the week ended October 16, 2026.
  • Core CPI reached 2.6%, exceeding the 2.5% forecast.
  • Core PPI hit 5%, signaling persistent producer price pressures that could squeeze margins outside technology.
  • Market expectations remained largely unchanged, with one rate hike anticipated in 2026 and two more in 2027.
  • The Fed’s Beige Book highlighted fuel-driven margin compression; jobless and continuing claims indicated stable employment conditions.


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