Odds of a half-point Fed hike rise after hot inflation data
The Federal Reserve is weighing its next interest rate move at its December meeting after October inflation came in above expectations.
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What happened
Federal Reserve officials are debating whether to raise interest rates by a quarter or a half percentage point at their December meeting.
Timeline
- Nov 9, 2026: The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, well above economists' expectations of about 65,000, while unemployment edged down to 4.1%.
- Nov 10, 2026: Governor Christopher Waller said policymakers should weigh a half-point rate increase if inflation fails to slow.
- Nov 10, 2026: Odds of a half-point hike jumped on Tuesday after new data showed core consumer prices rising faster than expected.
Coverage
- U.S. economy adds 165,000 jobs in October as unemployment holds at 4.1% (Kevin O. Stinnett)
- October Jobs Report: Resilience Keeps December Hike On The Table (Principal Financial Group)
- October Jobs Report Offers Positive Signals For Media Economy. (insideradio.com)
- 3 unexpected reasons why the October jobs report was so strong (CNBC)
- October jobs report: Economy adds 165,000 jobs, far above expectations under Trump (flvoicenews.com)
- Workers Unite! US Labor Market Flashing Positive Signals (libertynation.com)
- US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Nudge Higher On Jobs Strength Fed Uncertainty (Yahoo News)
- Gold prices today, Monday, November 9, 2026: Gold prices steady following Oct. jobs report (Yahoo News)
- Federal Reserve: December rate hike view reinforced (FXStreet Insights Team)
- U.S. Economy Adds 165,000 Jobs In October As Arizona Employment Declines (azfreenews.com)
- Fed officials weigh bigger December rate hike after hot inflation data
- Fed governor Waller backs December rate hike, floats larger move
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