Fed Minutes: All 19 Officials Backed a 25bp Hike; October Move Seen as Unlikely
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Fed minutes show unanimous support for a September hike and a bias toward additional tightening by year-end, but officials signaled limited urgency for an October move as markets have repriced hike odds sharply lower. Discussion that higher long-term Treasury yields are already constraining activity, and tentative consideration of bond-market backstops, highlights sensitivity to financial conditions. Near-term focus shifts to rates volatility and dollar positioning.
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The Federal Reserve's minutes from its September meeting show all 19 policymakers supported a 25-basis-point rate increase, with most officials judging that additional policy tightening could still be needed before year-end.
After the meeting, the Fed's guidance suggested limited urgency to raise rates again in October. Following a series of more cautious comments from Fed officials, market pricing now implies roughly a 20% chance of a 25-basis-point hike in October, down from about 70% previously.
The minutes also noted that some participants see the recent rise in long-term U.S. Treasury yields as already restraining the economy. A few officials discussed strengthening policy tools in advance to address potential bond-market strains, though no concrete intervention plan has been set. (Jinshi)
