Fed Outlook: Rates Held Steady Amid Labor Strength 💵🇺🇸📉
The Hold: The Fed kept the benchmark rate at 3.5%–3.75% during its January 28, 2026, meeting, pausing the cutting cycle that began in late 2025. 📌
UBS Forecast: UBS analysts have pushed back expectations, forecasting only two 25bps cuts (totaling 50bps) later this year—likely in June and September. 🏛️
Strong Labor: Feb 11 data showed job gains beating expectations, making a March cut unlikely. Fed Chair Powell noted the economy is on a "firm footing." ⚡
Inflation Risk: Core inflation remains around 2.8%–3.0%. The Fed is wary of "tariff-related" price spikes and won't cut until inflation cools further. 📊
Market Impact: High-for-longer rates are keeping the USD Index (DXY) resilient, while Bitcoin struggles to break past the $68k resistance. 📈
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