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Bank of America Survey Shows Investor Expectations for Possible Federal Reserve Rate Hikes

A Bank of America survey found that 14 percent of investors believe conditions for a Federal Reserve interest rate increase are already met. Another 38 percent said the central bank would tighten policy if core inflation reaches 3.5 to 4 percent.

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A Bank of America survey of investors shows growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates again. Fourteen percent of respondents said conditions for a rate hike are already met. 5 and 4 percent, regardless of labor market strength.

Overall, more than half of respondents see rate hikes as likely under certain inflation scenarios, reflecting renewed concern about persistent price pressures.

Key Facts

14 percent of investors
say conditions for a rate hike are already met
38 percent of investors
say Fed would hike if core inflation hits 3.5-4 percent
More than half of respondents
see rate hikes as likely under certain inflation scenarios

Potential Impact

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    Bond yields could rise if investors price in higher odds of rate increases.

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PublishedMay 21, 2026, 1:04 PM
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