How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?

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The Federal Reserve will decide on interest rate policy throughout 2026, with markets currently pricing in a 70% likelihood of at least one 25-basis-point cut during the year. The Fed's current federal funds rate sits in a range that reflects the cumulative effect of cuts begun in September 2024, and the trajectory for 2026 hinges on inflation data, employment figures, and economic growth rates over the coming months. The market definition counts any 25-basis-point reduction as a single cut, meaning a 50-basis-point move would settle as two cuts, and emergency cuts outside scheduled FOMC meetings are included.

Historical precedent suggests that year-on-year cut cycles depend heavily on the inflation environment six to nine months prior. In 2019, the Fed executed three cuts despite relatively stable growth, driven by insurance concerns and inverted yield curves. Conversely, 2022 saw no cuts as the Fed tightened aggressively. The 2026 outcome will largely track whether core inflation remains sticky above the Fed's 2% target or retreats decisively, alongside labour market resilience.

Traders should monitor the Fed's December 2025 and January 2026 communications closely, as forward guidance in those months will signal the Committee's 2026 intentions. Quarterly employment reports, particularly the non-farm payroll figures released on the first Friday of each month, will shape market expectations. Any significant economic shock—financial instability, sharp asset price declines, or recession signals—could trigger emergency cuts outside the standard eight FOMC meeting schedule, altering the final tally substantially.

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