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The appropriate policy path shifted to include rate hikes in 2026 and a higher funds rate trajectory thereafter.
- Expert
- Claudia Sahm
- Prediction date
- Sep 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2027
- Category
- Economy & Rates
- Explicit confidence
- Not stated
Original statement
“Before the March meeting, I was still looking for cuts this year; by June, I had moved to a hold; now I see a couple of hikes and a higher path in the years beyond.”
Normalized claim
The appropriate policy path shifted to include rate hikes in 2026 and a higher funds rate trajectory thereafter.
A falsifiable interpretation, separate from the exact source text.
Resolution criteria
Fed policy actions and SEP projections reflecting higher rates than those anticipated in early 2026.
Market context
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Resolution
This prediction remains open.
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- Source recorded2026-09-07 00:00 UTC
- Prediction verified and frozen2026-09-13 00:30 UTC