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Top Economist Warns Odds of a 'Serious' Fed Policy Mistake Are ‘Uncomfortably High and Rising,’ Says Rate Hikes Could Trigger 'Self-Reinforcing' Downturn

Sep 15, 2026 · 09:33 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Top Economist Warns Odds of a 'Serious' Fed Policy Mistake Are ‘Uncomfortably High and Rising,’ Says Rate Hikes Could Trigger 'Self-Reinforcing' Downturn

Moody’s Mark Zandi warns a Fed policy mistake could trigger layoffs and a downturn as markets expect a rate hike on Wednesday

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A smart economist thinks the Federal Reserve might make a mistake with interest rates. When rates go up, people and companies might struggle, which could hurt the whole economy.

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