Fed to hold rates through May, but Warsh may be too loose with policy, economists say: Reuters Poll

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•The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady through May 2026.
•Economists have indicated that Fed Governor Kevin Warsh's policy approach may be too loose.
•Traders are betting on a gradual easing of Fed monetary policy later in 2026 following the anticipated March rate hold.
•Long-term US Treasury yields are forecasted to rise later in 2026 due to supply factors postponing the Fed's balance sheet reduction.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Federal Reserve maintains its current interest rates through May 2026 then borrowing costs for consumers and businesses will remain stable in the short term, potentially supporting economic growth.

Key Actors

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🌍United States of America

Instruments

📈U.S. Treasury yields

Organizations

🏛Federal Reserve 🏛Thomson Reuters 🏛U.S. Department of the Treasury

People

👤Kevin Warsh(Former Federal Reserve Governor)

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METhe National (UAE)Better-than-expected US jobs report strengthens case for Fed to hold interest rates FINANCESeeking Alpha - Market NewsTraders bet on gradual Fed easing in 2026 as March hold looks likely FINANCEInvesting.com - NewsLong US Treasury yields to rise later in year; supply to postpone Fed balance sheet reduction: Reuters Poll FINANCE

According to a Reuters poll and multiple financial news sources, the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its current interest rates through May 2026. Economists have expressed concerns that Fed Governor Kevin Warsh's policy stance may be too accommodative, potentially risking inflationary pressures. Market participants are anticipating a gradual easing of monetary policy later in 2026, with traders betting on rate cuts after the expected hold in March. Additionally, long-term US Treasury yields are projected to rise later in the year, influenced by supply factors that may delay the Fed's balance sheet reduction. A stronger-than-expected US jobs report has reinforced the rationale for the Fed to keep rates steady in the near term.