Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by at least 100 basis points total in 2026?

The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions ripple through every financial market on Earth. Predict the total magnitude of rate cuts in 2026. Consider the Fed's dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability, PCE inflation trends, labor market data, global economic conditions, and the political pressure from fiscal policy. FOMC meeting minutes, dot plot projections, and Fed Chair press conferences provide key signals.