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Fed Rate Cut Outlook Mixed Amid Inflation Concerns & Economic Data

February 18, 2026, 12:01 PM155 words10 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
Fed Rate Cut Outlook Mixed Amid Inflation Concerns & Economic Data

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Market expectations regarding Federal Reserve interest rate cuts remain fluid ahead of the FOMC minutes release. While some Fed officials, like Austan Goolsbee, suggest potential for multiple cuts in 2026, tempered by persistent services inflation, others emphasize the need for further progress on inflation before easing monetary policy. Deutsche Bank notes that patient Fed commentary has already cooled 2026 easing hopes, impacting Treasury yields and the USD/JPY. BNY Mellon remains optimistic, predicting three cuts this year despite current market pricing leaning towards fewer. Economic data presents a mixed picture; US GDP growth is expected to cool, with a potential recession risk around 25%, while the labor market appears stabilizing, though facing potential disruption from AI. The UK's lower-than-expected inflation data strengthens expectations for a Bank of England rate cut in March. The US Dollar has shown recent strength against the Euro and Pound, influenced by these factors and awaiting further clarity from the FOMC minutes.

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