According to the Federal Reserve (Fed) FOMC statement, 9 out of 18 FOMC participants projected an interest rate hike in 2026. According to the dot plot released by the Federal Reserve (Fed), 18 out of 19 members submitted their forecasts. Among the 18 members, 1 projected a cumulative 75bp (basis point) rate hike for the remainder of 2026, 5 projected a cumulative 50bp hike, and 3 projected a cumulative 25bp hike. 8 members considered keeping interest rates unchanged appropriate, and only 1 expected a 25bp cut.
