GENERAL11 Sept 2026
Hot inflation, $100 oil: Why a Fed rate hike next week now looks almost certain | Stock Market News
Traders now see about a 90% chance the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its September 15-16 meeting. August US inflation stayed high, with core prices up 0.3% for the month and 2.4% for the year. Oil above $100 a barrel and higher tariffs are adding pressure. Indian businesses with dollar loans should watch global borrowing costs closely.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Traders were pricing in about a 90% chance of a quarter-percentage-point US Fed rate hike at the September 15-16 policy meeting, CNBC reported citing CME Group's FedWatch tool.
- US consumer prices excluding food and energy climbed 0.3% in August from a month earlier, against 0.2% expected, and rose 2.4% on an annual basis.
- US crude oil crossed $100 a barrel and US diesel prices hit a record above $6 a gallon, adding to inflation pressure.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business has foreign currency loans, imports, or dollar payments, check with your CA or banker whether your costs could rise if US rates go up. Treat any expectation of lower rates as uncertain, not confirmed.
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