🚨 MARKET UPDATE — FED RATE CUT ODDS & POLICY OUTLOOK
• Futures markets show that the probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in January 2026 remains muted, with estimates in the low-20-percent range based on the CME FedWatch Tool. This reflects investor expectations that the Fed may hold interest rates steady rather than cut next month.
• Recent U.S. economic data — including inflation figures and labor market trends — has led markets to price in higher odds of a rate hold, making traders more cautious about expecting near-term cuts.
• Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other policymakers have emphasised the importance of incoming data before deciding on future rate moves, with no official decision yet made for January.
• Separately, political developments — including comments about future monetary policy leadership under the next administration — are being watched by markets for potential influence on the Fed’s long-term direction. However, the Federal Reserve’s independence remains a cornerstone of U.S. monetary policy.
📌 Takeaway for Traders
With rate-cut odds still below 30%, markets are currently pricing in a greater likelihood of steady policy at the upcoming meeting. That means economic data releases (inflation, jobs, etc.) will remain key catalysts for shifts in sentiment and pricing expectations.
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