The U.S. Federal Reserve cuts its policy rate to a target range of 3.00–3.25% by December 31, 2026 (two additional 25 basis point cuts from the current 3.50–3.75%)
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✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 12. July 2026
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Predicted for 31. December 2026
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Based on: Speculative
The current US policy rate stands at 3.50–3.75% (effective 3.62%, as of July 9, 2026) — after multiple cuts since 2025. Reaching 3.00–3.25% would require two additional 25bp steps, possible at the remaining FOMC meetings in September, October/November, and December 2026. Counter-argument: the open platform prediction for July 29 shows the Fed holding at 3.50–3.75%; the core CPI outlook is above 3.0% (open platform prediction) and PPI above 6.0% — both argue for a restrictive Fed stance. Only a significantly weaker labor market or a recession would justify two cuts by year-end.
Data basis for this prediction
- US Federal Funds Rate: 3,50–3,75 % (effektiv 3,62 %), Stand 09.07.2026 (CNBC/FRED)
- Offene Plattform-Vorhersage: Fed hält am 29.07.2026 unverändert bei 3,50–3,75 %
- Offene Plattform-Vorhersage: US Core CPI Juni 2026 >3,0 % YoY; PPI >6,0 % YoY
- FOMC-Sitzungskalender 2026: September, Oktober/November, Dezember verbleibend (federalreserve.gov)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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