Fed Projects No Rate Cuts in 2026, Sees Hikes in 2027

Fed policymakers now see no interest rate cuts in 2026 after previously projecting one cut for this year back in March. Officials estimate their target range for the federal-funds rate will be 3.8% at the end of 2026, unchanged from its current level, according to the so-called "dot plot" from the Fed's latest Summary of Economic Projections released Wednesday. Notably, nine officials projected the Fed’s benchmark interest rate to be higher than it is today by the end of the year.