A shiny new Fed chair will be keen to start with an interest rate cut—but the bank is growing more hawkish due to Iran

Clearly there’s growing skepticism that a new chair can start cutting straight away, particularly with the data as strong as it is right now,” noted Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid.

Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in 2026?

After three reductions to interest rates in 2025, some investors are wondering if the Federal Reserve will continue tapering this year.

Fed's pause in January will help it assess prior rate cuts' effects, Bowman says

"I was supportive of pausing" rate cuts at the Federal Reserve's January meeting to assess the impacts of the reductions the central bank had implemented in the last few months of 2025, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said on Thursday.

Even Before He Reaches the Fed, Warsh’s Path to Rate Cuts Is Getting Tougher

Most Fed officials see no compelling reason to rush additional rate cuts, given inflation is still elevated and the labor market seems to be stabilizing. Several policymakers have also voiced skepticism over the ideas underpinning Warsh’s vision for lower rates,

Next Fed Meeting: When It Is in March and What To Expect on Interest Rates

Fed officials are divided on whether to prioritize controlling inflation or addressing the slowing job market.

Investors Dial Back Fed Rate-Cut Bets

Rising energy prices and firm economic data are causing investors to quickly dial back their bets on interest-rate cuts this year. Interest-futures show investors now see a less than 50-50 chance of two or more cuts in 2026,

Fed holds interest rates steady, taking a pause from rate cuts to assess the economy

The central bank cut rates at its three previous meetings in an effort to support the job market. But with inflation still elevated, the Fed is cautious about additional rate cuts.

Fed’s Waller says rate cut in March is a ‘coin flip’ following a strong US jobs report

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Monday that solid job gains in January could mean the central bank can skip a rate cut at its next meeting in March, a move that would likely spur further attacks by President Donald Trump.

President Trump Wants Lower Interest Rates. History Says the Stock Market Could Soar If the Fed Cuts in March.

The S&P 500 has generally delivered double-digit returns during the 12-month period after an interest rate cut.

Fed's Miran: Risks from Iran conflict no reason to delay continued rate cuts - BBG TV

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Inflation and other risks from the U.S. military conflict with Iran haven't changed the need for the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates this year, with price pressures expected to ease and the job market still at risk,

At a divided Fed, doves likely to rule the roost and push for more rate cuts this year

The Federal Reserve has separated into two distinct wings on whether to cut U.S. interest rates this year — and the so-called doves appear to be gaining ascendancy over the so-called hawks.