#FedLeadershipImpact Fed’s Strategic Pause: Balancing Growth and Inflation
The Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged at the January 2026 meeting has resonated widely across the global economy. The Fed held the federal funds rate steady at a range of 3.5%–3.75%, marking a deliberate pause following three consecutive rate cuts in 2025.
Behind the Decision: Economic Strength
The move was supported by 10 members, though two governors—Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller—dissented in favor of a 0.25-percentage-point cut. This strategic hold is largely rooted in the robu