Fed Rate Cut Odds Drop to 51% by June as Powell Signals Extended Pause
Market pricing now assigns just 51% probability to a single 25bp rate cut by June 2026, down sharply from earlier expectations, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and multiple FOMC members signal rates have reached neutral. The Fed's shift follows persistent inflation concerns and resilient consumer spending, effectively pausing the easing cycle that began in late 2024.
ViaNews Editorial Team (Markets)•