[Analysis: FOMC Minutes to Reveal Whether September Rate Hike Was a 'Credibility Hike' or the Start of a New Cycle] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on October 7, investors will closely watch the upcoming release of the FOMC meeting minutes for more clues about 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 line of thinking was indeed widely discussed, it could imply a more gradual path for future rate hikes, which aligns with recent remarks by Williams.' He also mentioned that attention will focus on how the FOMC assesses the risk balance in achieving its dual mandate of full employment and price stability. Such discussions could help gauge how strong the Fed's willingness to continue raising rates truly is, or whether the market has reason to view the September rate hike as a one-off policy action.