Fed Holds Interest Rates to Start 2026: Could a Surprise Rate Cut Be Coming in March?

Federal Reserve rate decision

The U.S. Federal Reserve began 2026 by keeping its benchmark interest rates unchanged, a decision that immediately sparked debate among economists, investors, and consumers. While the central bank maintained its cautious stance, many market watchers are now asking a key question: could the Federal Reserve begin cutting rates as early as March 2026? Interest rate … Read more