Macro· ★★★★· bearish·

New Fed forecast: rate near 4.1% by end-2026 hints at another hike

  • The dot plot points to a rate of about 4.1% by the end of 2026
  • The Fed is expected to raise the rate by 25 bps at the current meeting
  • The 2027 rate-cut forecast will determine how hawkish the FOMC signal is
Why it matters: The signal of an additional hike and the fate of rate cuts in 2027 will set the tone for risk assets, including bitcoin.
Source: Bloomingbit