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BEA Figures and Dissent Influence Federal Reserve Rate Outlook

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 3.6% year-over-year in September, while real gross domestic product grew 3.4% in the third quarter. The Federal Open Market Committee kept its federal funds target range at 3.75% to 4.00% following the release of these figures. The decision was 10-2, with Lisa D. Cook dissenting and favoring a quarter-point rate increase.

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The economic figures, which showed elevated inflation and strong growth, kept the Federal Reserve's December rate path in focus. Market pricing suggests an 80% to 85% chance of a rate increase in December. The Federal Reserve stated that inflation "remains elevated" in its statement.

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