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Will the Fed cut interest rates? Here's what to expect at Wednesday's meeting.

April 28, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News

Will the Fed cut interest rates? Here's what to expect at Wednesday's meeting.

TL;DR

  • The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at its April 2026 meeting.
  • Inflation is at its highest level in nearly two years, influenced by rising energy prices due to the Iran war.
  • The job market is described as 'plugging along' without significant strength, but not weak enough for a rate cut.
  • Jerome Powell is expected to have his final meeting as Fed chair before his term ends on May 15.
  • Kevin Warsh is the likely successor to Powell, with his confirmation process advancing.
  • Economists have varying predictions for future rate cuts, with some expecting one later in 2026 and others none at all.