Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Likely to Remain Unchanged in January

According to Odaily, following a rate cut in December, hawkish sentiment is expected to strengthen, with more FOMC members likely opposing a fourth consecutive rate cut. As a result, the Federal Reserve's interest rate is expected to remain unchanged in January. Despite changes in the voting composition due to the rotation of regional Fed presidents, this is unlikely to significantly impact the interest rate trajectory. Hawkish dissenters Schmid and Goolsbee will be succeeded by Beth Hammack from the Cleveland Fed and Lorie Logan from the Dallas Fed, who share similar views. Moderates Neel Kashkari and Anna Paulson will also have voting rights in 2026.