What to Watch For in the Fed Decision
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
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January 28, 2026 at 04:15 PM UTC
Neutral
95% Confidence
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Key Points
- Fed decision due at 2 PM ET, with no change in the benchmark rate widely expected.
- Analysts will scrutinize the Fed's statement for language on 'additional adjustments' to rates.
- Attention will be on potential dissents from Federal Reserve Governors Stephen Miran and Chris Waller.
- The discussion will also focus on whether policy or politics will dominate Chair Powell's press conference, given White House scrutiny.
- Rick Rieder, BlackRock Global CIO of Fixed Income, is on the Fed Chair shortlist, noted for ideas to overhaul the Fed and Wall Street experience, but has never worked at the Fed.
AI Summary
The video discusses the upcoming Federal Reserve decision, widely expected to keep interest rates on hold. Key areas of focus include the Fed's statement language regarding 'additional adjustments,' potential dissents from governors like Stephen Miran and Chris Waller, and whether policy or political considerations will dominate Chair Powell's press conference. Rick Rieder is also mentioned as a potential Fed Chair candidate.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Neutral | 95% |
| Consensus | Neutral | 95% |