# US retail sales slump dims Fed rate hike bets for September

2026-08-14T20:15:34+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The probability of the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates in September has fallen to 30.6%, according to the CME FedWatch tool, after retail sales recorded their first decline in 14 months. Over 69% of the market now expects the central bank to hold rates steady at its next meeting. The weak sales data has dimmed bets that the Fed would tighten policy further to curb inflation.

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- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/economy/no-fed-pivot-in-sept-14-month-slump-in-us-retail-sales-dim-rate-hike-bets-11911021>

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