BofA Global Research has revised its Fed outlook to call for 75bp of interest rate hikes in 2026, citing sticky inflation and a hawkish Fed reaction function. This shift reflects a pivot away from previous expectations of rate cuts.
Key Takeaways
- 1.BofA expects the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates by 75bp this year, starting in September.
- 2.Sticky inflation is expected to keep Fed policy on hold throughout next year.
- 3.Recent economic data and the June Summary of Economic Projections indicate a more hawkish Fed reaction function.
Table of Contents
- Key takeaways
- What Matters Today
- Hawkish data and reaction function point to hikes
- From risk management to supply shock management
- US GDP Tracking
- Today's economic calendar
- Important Disclosures
- Other Important Disclosures
- Information relating to Non-US affiliates of BofA Securities and Distribution of Affiliate Research Reports
- General Investment Related Disclosures
- Copyright and General Information
- Research Analysts
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Authors
Aditya BhaveStephen JuneauShruti Mishra
Securities
Fed funds rate
Themes
Monetary Policy TighteningInflationary PressureEconomic Growth Tracking
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
