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Goldman Sachs has revised its forecast, expecting the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points in October, indicating a shift towards a more aggressive monetary policy.

US · 2026-09-17

Key takeaway

Goldman Sachs now expects the US Federal Reserve to raise rates again in October, signaling a more hawkish stance.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerGoldman Sachs signals a more hawkish Fed path, expecting a rate hike in October
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onfront-end US Treasury yields and short-term funding costs rise as markets reprice the Fed outlook
  3. Step 3 · Knock-ondeposit-funded banks like Bank of America see wider net interest margins, while SMEs with floating-rate debt face higher interest expense
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SME owners' cost of capital rises, squeezing margins and discouraging new borrowing or investment

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: IN:Economic Times

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