AI Data Insight
The latest Q3 2026 data shows that the lower bound of the US federal funds rate was raised from the previous 3.5% to 3.75%, in line with market consensus. This marks the Federal Reserve's first resumption of rate hikes since 2023, primarily in response to inflationary pressures driven by geopolitical conflicts. Most policymakers estimate there is still room for further tightening before the end of the year.