Markets price in December Fed rate hike after October pause, Fidelis Capital says

• Fidelis Capital Partners sees markets pricing a December rate hike, with FedWatch indicating a 72% probability of a 25-basis-point increase.
• The Fed held rates at 3.75% to 4% on Oct. 27-28 in a 10-2 vote; its next meeting is Dec. 8-9.
• Voting meetings will decline to seven in 2027, then six in 2028, with no policy statements following non-voting meetings.
• Reduced Fed transparency could increase market volatility, particularly if further rate hikes follow the October pause.

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