[The Federal Reserve's Median Forecast Predicts One More Rate Hike in 2026, Rates to Remain Unchanged in 2027] BlockBeats News, September 17: On September 17, the Federal Reserve implemented its first rate hike in three years. According to its dot plot median forecast, there will be one rate hike this year, and rates will remain unchanged in 2027. The new forecast indicates that rates will decrease in 2028 and stabilize between 3.5% and 3.75% in 2029. Previously, the Federal Reserve's June forecast anticipated a 25 basis point rate hike this year and one rate cut in 2027. The Federal Reserve has also raised its long-term federal funds rate projection to 3.2%, compared to 3.1% in the June forecast. Among the 19 policymakers, 18 submitted rate outlook forecasts, strongly suggesting that Federal Reserve Chair Walsh, as in June, did not provide specific projections. The Federal Reserve's forecast also shows that policymakers now expect overall inflation rates to be higher this year and in the coming years. (Jin10)