BofA Flips to 3 Fed Hikes in 2026 From No-Change Forecast
Bank of America Global Research now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates three times in 2026, with 25-basis-point increases in September, October and December. The new call replaces the bank’s previous forecast for rates to remain unchanged in 2026.
The revised outlook would leave the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5% at the end of 2026, and BofA does not expect the Fed to begin cutting rates again until 2028. The bank cited stronger economic data and a more hawkish tone on inflation.
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@financialjuiceBofA global research expects the Fed to deliver interest rate hikes by 25 bps each in September, October, October and December 2026 vs prior forecast of rates on hold this year
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@polymarketmoneyJUST IN: Bank of America now expects the Fed to raise rates three times in 2026.
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@unusual_whalesBREAKING: Bank of America says it now expects the Federal Reserve to hike rates three times this year