# Schenker Sees Possible 50-Basis-Point Fed Hike in December

By Riza Dagoc

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Published: 2026-10-14T23:09:25.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-14T23:09:25.000Z
Section: Regulation

> The Prestige Economics president expects the Fed could pause further increases early next year if it makes a larger move in December.

Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics, said the Federal Open Market Committee could consider a 50-basis-point rate hike in December, a move that could shape the Fed’s path into early next year.

Schenker said policymakers may give the effects of a September rate increase time to take hold before considering a larger move in December. A basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point.

If the Fed makes the larger increase, Schenker expects it could pause further hikes early next year. The outlook is conditional on the committee’s December decision.