Fed May Hold Rates Steady for Months

Here’s what you might have missed in monetary policy news today. The Federal Reserve’s

Cleveland president signaled that after recent cuts, the central bank may hold interest

rates steady for months because inflation risks remain stubborn. Even with inflation at about 2.7%,

she argues that traditional measures may understate price pressures, and that farther

cuts aren’t guaranteed until clearer data emerges. That means markets might be pricing

in easier policy too fast, and investors should watch inflation, employment,

and tariff-related input prices closely as we enter 2026.