Traders Increasingly Expect Fed Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Tensions

Market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike have risen due to surging inflation driven by geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, higher energy prices, and strong job growth. Despite new Chair Kevin Warsh's support for lower rates, traders are now betting on a potential increase.

By Rachel Barber, USA TODAY Mon, May 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Traders Increasingly Expect Fed Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Tensions

Tickers: $TFC

Topics: economic policy Federal Reserve inflation interest rates

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