Boston Fed Chief Sees Inflation Staying Above Target, Rate Hike Odds Persist
Sep 23, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Persistent inflation above target and a credible path for higher-for-longer rates tend to compress equity valuations, especially for growth names, and raise discount rates. The cross-asset signals (oil/gas price dynamics and ECB commentary) add to volatility and potential multiple compression. Historical analogs show equities under pressure when rate-cut timing is uncertain and rate expectations shift higher.
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Boston Fed President Collins warns inflation may stay notably above target, backing tighter policy. Markets assign a 53.1% probability of another 25bp October hike per CME FedWatch. Energy-price dynamics and ECB commentary imply inflation could stay elevated longer, shaping rate expectations and equity volatility.
Collins warns inflation may stay notably above target.
She backed last week's 25bp rate hike; argues tighter policy aids stability.
Not a voting member; voted with the majority in all eight 2025 FOMC meetings.
CME FedWatch shows 53.1% odds of another 25bp hike in October.
ECB's Lane warns energy shock could keep inflation higher longer.
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