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PodcastExchangesSeptember 23, 2026

Why Markets May Be Pricing in Too Many Fed Rate Hikes

Kaplan expects only one more Fed hike to ~4.25%, fewer than markets are currently pricing in.

  • Path forward: Kaplan expects just one more Fed hike to roughly 4%–4.25%, then a pause in October before reassessing at December's meeting.
  • Market vs. Fed gap: Markets are pricing more hikes than Kaplan sees as likely, reflecting a risk premium tied to oil-price uncertainty and unfamiliarity with Chairman Kevin Warsh's reaction function.

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