UBS Extends Fed Tightening Forecast to March

UBS expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in March 2027 following a stronger September inflation report. The revised forecast points to a prolonged tightening cycle driven by persistent price pressures.

Xurve View
Insights:
A logo of Swiss bank UBS on a building at the Paradeplatz in Zurich, Switzerland, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

UBS GROUP AG-REG projects the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to a third hike in March 2027, extending monetary tightening. The revision follows stronger-than-expected September inflation data that revealed persistent price pressures across the United States. The central bank previously lifted rates by 25 basis points in September, marking its first increase since 2023.

IUX24

IUX24 AI-powered financial news and market intelligence. Think and act like smart money.

IFZA Properties, Dubai Silicon Oasis, DSO-IFZA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Copyright IUX24 MEDIA - FZCO. All rights reserved.

Powered by AI • Made with precision

IUX24 is an information and analytics platform providing news, market data, analytical tools, and AI-powered features for informational and educational purposes. The Services and information provided do not constitute investment advice, trading signals, or brokerage services. Investing involves risk, and Users should carefully evaluate information before making investment decisions.