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Jai Hamid

Fed maps 2026 rate path after three cuts as Jan. 21 court date looms

On January 4, 2026, the Federal Reserve faced political, legal, and market pressure while shaping its 2026 rate plan after three consecutive cuts. A Supreme Court hearing on January 21 and an FOMC decision the following week compress key decisions as leadership questions persist. Economists diverge on whether one, two, or three additional reductions are plausible this year.