Perspectives

  • The Fed Report: January 2026

    • Following three consecutive interest rate cuts in September, October, and December, the FOMC maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50-3.75% at its first meeting of 2026.
    • For the fifth consecutive meeting, the FOMC decision was not unanimous, as Fed Governors Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller voted to lower the target range by 25 basis points. During his remarks, however, Chair Powell reiterated that there was “broad support” among the Committee – including non-voting members – to maintain the target range at this meeting.
    • The Fed’s statement struck a slightly more positive tone relative to those in recent months, noting that the unemployment rate has “shown some signs of stabilization” and economic activity has been “expanding at a solid pace.”
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