Inflation data suggests it's time to brace for another Fed rate hike: Dean Kim

Despite this consensus, there exists a division among policymakers regarding the necessity of additional interest rate hikes to achieve this goal.

This difference in opinion has been evident in recent statements from various Fed representatives. Some have left the door open for further rate increases, while others believe that the current rate adjustments are sufficient.

When analyzing the individual members' expectations through the dot plot, it becomes apparent that approximately two-thirds of the committee has indicated that one more rate hike may be required before the year's end.

Since March 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has raised its key interest rate a total of 11 times, reaching the current targeted range of 5.25% to 5.5%, marking the highest level in 22 years.

On October 12, the financial markets experienced an increase in Treasury yields, with the yield on the 10-year Treasury witnessing an 11-basis point uptick to reach 4.707%. This uptick came as investors assessed recent economic data indicating persistent and elevated inflation, sparking speculations about the Federal Reserve's future actions.

Chetan Ahya, Chief Asia Economist at Morgan Stanley, discussed unforeseen challenges faced by bonds and currencies in India and across Asia in an interview with CNBC-TV18 on October 11. The primary concern is the significant increase in US yields, which has surged by approximately 130 basis points since May. While there has been a slight reduction in US yields, recent geopolitical changes in the Middle East have raised fresh concerns about oil prices, impacting Asian bonds.

(with inputs from CNBC)