US basic interest rate at the end of 2026
💡 What the odds say
Most likely: 3.5% or more at about a 80% chance — likely.
The market is heavily concentrated in the 3.5%+ bucket, reflecting expectations that the Fed will keep rates elevated through 2026, driven by Powell's commitment to stay and FOMC division on cuts.
What's driving it
- • Powell's statement that he plans to stay at the Fed after his chair term ends (PBS, Apr 28) signals policy continuity and reduces odds of a dovish pivot.
- • FOMC officials are split on the interest rate outlook (CCN.com, Jul 9), indicating no consensus for cuts, supporting the high-rate scenario.
- • Stories of high interest burdens (아시아경제, Jul 15) reinforce the narrative that rates are not falling soon.
Why the front-runners lead
- • Powell's continued leadership (PBS, Apr 28) suggests the Fed will maintain its cautious approach, keeping rates at or above 3.5%.
- • The FOMC split (CCN.com, Jul 9) means any rate cut is uncertain, favoring the status quo of high rates.
- • Global central banks like the Bank of England holding rates at 3.75% (Money Saving Expert, Jun 18) show a coordinated reluctance to cut, supporting the US front-runner.
Why it's still open
- • If inflation falls faster than expected, the Fed could cut rates, moving probability to lower buckets; the 'When will interest rates fall?' headlines (This is Money, Jul 2) reflect widespread anticipation of cuts.
- • A sharp economic downturn could force the Fed to ease, potentially pushing the rate below 3.5%; the high interest burden stories (아시아경제, Jul 15) hint at consumer strain that could trigger a recession.
- • The FOMC split (CCN.com, Jul 9) also means a dovish faction could gain influence if data weakens, opening the door to lower rates.
What to watch
- • Future FOMC meetings and dot-plot updates will clarify the committee's rate path; a more dovish dot plot would shift odds toward lower buckets.
- • Monthly CPI and employment reports will test the inflation persistence narrative; a string of soft inflation prints would increase the probability of cuts.
- • Powell's upcoming congressional testimony (if any) could provide new guidance; any hint of easing would move odds downward.
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