BlockBeats News: On January 2, Barclays maintained its expectation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2026. In a report, the bank's U.S. economists stated that the Fed is expected to lower rates twice in 2026, by 25 basis points each, in March and June. They believe the risk of delaying rate cuts is greater than the risk of proceeding with the baseline scenario. The minutes from the Fed's December policy meeting aligned with Barclays' expectations, indicating that the January meeting may hold rates steady, as economists noted, "because the Federal Open Market Committee needs time to assess the impact of recent rate cuts." (Jinshi)
Barclays Predicts the Fed's Next Rate Cut in March 2026
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On January 2, 2026, Barclays reiterated its forecast for two Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, citing alignment with recent policy minutes. The bank anticipates 25-basis-point reductions in March and June, with the January meeting likely remaining unchanged. U.S. economists highlighted that the risk of a delay in rate cuts is higher than the baseline scenario. Meanwhile, global regulatory developments such as MiCA and CFT continue to influence market expectations.
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