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July FOMC meeting crucial as markets expect up to two rate hikes amid inflation and energy price volatility

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26 Jul 2026
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July FOMC meeting crucial as markets expect up to two rate hikes amid inflation and energy price volatility

The July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is key in setting the Federal Reserve's policy direction for the rest of the year, with markets anticipating up to two interest rate hikes due to ongoing inflation pressures, especially from fluctuating energy prices. June's inflation figures likely understate July's inflation as oil and gasoline prices have surged again. Indicators like rising real yields, a stronger dollar, and a flatter Treasury yield curve suggest tightening financial conditions ahead of Fed decisions. While the meeting may not bring immediate policy changes, it will influence market expectations of the Fed's future actions.

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