Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Projections for Early 2026

According to BlockBeats, data from CME's FedWatch Tool indicates a 24.4% probability that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points in January next year, while there is a 75.6% chance that rates will remain unchanged. Looking ahead to March, there is a 50.5% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain the current interest rates. The likelihood of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut by then is 41.4%, and there is an 8.1% chance of a cumulative 50 basis point reduction. The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings are scheduled for January 28 and March 18, 2026.