Barclays Maintains Fed Rate Cut Forecast for 2026

According to BlockBeats, Barclays has maintained its forecast for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in 2026. The bank's U.S. economists anticipate two rate cuts of 25 basis points each, scheduled for March and June of that year. They suggest that the risk of delaying these cuts is higher than the baseline scenario. The minutes from the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting align with Barclays' expectations, indicating that the January meeting is likely to remain unchanged. Economists note that the Federal Open Market Committee requires time to assess the impact of recent rate cuts.