**[Analysis: FOMC Minutes to Reveal Whether September Rate Hike Was a "Credibility Hike" or the Start of a New Cycle]** BlockBeats News, October 7 — Investors will closely monitor the upcoming release of the FOMC meeting minutes to uncover more insights into the Federal Reserve's decision-making process during last month's rate hike. BMO strategist Ian Lyngen noted that prior to the last Fed meeting, a relatively common view among investors was that Fed Chair Walsh needed to raise rates to uphold the central bank's policy credibility, rather than directly responding to recent economic data necessitating further tightening. Lyngen stated: "The extent to which the committee discussed a similar 'credibility hike' framework will be very noteworthy. If this perspective was indeed widely discussed, it could imply a more gradual path for future rate hikes, which aligns with Williams' recent remarks." He further mentioned that attention will be focused on how the FOMC evaluates the risk balance in achieving its dual mandate of full employment and price stability. Such discussions may help gauge the Fed's willingness to continue raising rates or whether the market has reason to view September's hike as a one-off policy action. (Jin10)