US Fed interest rate cut prediction: Experts predict benchmark lending rate

US Fed interest rate cut prediction: Experts predict benchmark lending rate

US Federal Reserve interest rate cut prediction: Lower rates stimulate the economy and jobs market while higher levels help dampen inflation -- which remains above the Fed's two-percent target.

Econ Prof: Cracks in Labor Market Signal Need for Early Rate Cut

Econ Prof: Cracks in Labor Market Signal Need for Early Rate Cut vabreese@david… Mon, 01/26/2026 - 19:46 Econ Prof: Cracks in Labor Market Signal Need for Early Rate Cut 1769515200The Federal Open Market Committee will meet this week and as usual, the world will be watching their decision on the interest rate. However, that’s about the only thing that feels normal about this session.  Economics Professor Vikram Kumar  The state of the economy…