Steven Cucinelli, LUTCF, FSCP

10/30/2026

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10/29/2026

Another interest-rate hike may be coming this year. The question is when.

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting show that most officials believe another increase in the federal funds rate will likely be appropriate before the end of 2026. But policymakers stopped short of signaling whether that could happen at their October 28 meeting or the final meeting of the year on December 9.

📌 Of the 18 Fed officials who submitted rate projections, 16 expected another increase this year.

Why the caution? Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, while officials described the labor market as close to maximum employment and noted that economic growth has picked up.

At the same time, Fed officials emphasized that future decisions will depend on incoming economic data rather than a predetermined timeline.

For now, another hike appears to be on the table, but the timing is still an open question.



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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Sept. 15-16 policy meeting.

10/28/2026

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10/27/2026

Broader market strength offsets AI-related weakness

The stock market finished a volatile week with mixed results, as sharp swings in technology and AI-related stocks contrasted with a stronger showing across much of the broader market.

10/23/2026

Treasury yields pulled back from their recent highs after a strong auction eased some concerns about demand for government debt.

The 10-year Treasury yield climbed as high as 5.35%, its highest level since 2002, before easing following the Treasury's sale of $39 billion in 10-year notes.

Demand at the auction was stronger than average, particularly from indirect bidders such as global central banks, which accounted for 80.3% of the sale, compared with a 10-auction average of 72.4%.

The broader backdrop is still one of elevated yields, with investors weighing persistent inflation, rising energy prices, and expectations that the Federal Reserve may raise rates again before year-end.

For now, the auction offered a little reassurance that demand for longer-term Treasurys remains strong even as yields sit near multidecade highs.



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U.S. Treasury yields came off their highs after a solid sale of 10-year notes.

10/21/2026

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10/20/2026

IRDAI chairman Ajay Seth said that the regulator is exploring the ways in which it can help policyholders to finance their final premiums against policy’s surrender value as a security.

10/19/2026

The stock market struggled during the week as renewed inflation concerns, rising oil prices, and growing skepticism about the financing of artificial intelligence infrastructure weighed on investor sentiment.

10/19/2026

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