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Markets are currently pricing in a pause in interest rate changes at the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting. Expectations for the first rate cut have shifted further into the year, contingent on inflation, employment, and growth data.
Upcoming releases—including GDP, inflation expectations, and consumer sentiment—are expected to play a central role in shaping monetary policy expectations and market direction.
After reports of softer employment data, expectations around US monetary policy shifted. Market participants increasingly see interest rates staying higher for longer, and some bank forecasts reportedly no longer expect rate cuts through the remainder of 2026.
The shift in expectations has influenced currency markets as well, strengthening the US dollar against the euro amid the belief that US rates may remain unchanged for an extended period.