Federal Reserve holds its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25–4.50% on July 29, 2026
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 11. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The Fed kept rates unchanged at the June 17, 2026 FOMC meeting. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is a confirmed hawk and has not signaled any rate cut without a sustained decline in inflation. The July meeting (July 29) will be held without new economic projections – not a typical time for policy changes. Despite pressure from President Trump, market expectations per LBBW analysis are clearly aligned with unchanged rates.
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Der aktuelle Fed-Leitzins liegt bei 3,50–3,75% (effektiv 3,62% per 9. Juli 2026, Quelle: CNBC/FRED). Die Vorhersage lautete auf ein unverändertes Halten bei 4,25–4,50% – dieser Zinssatz existiert seit mehreren Senkungszyklen nicht mehr. Die Bedingung kann am 29. Juli nicht erfüllt werden, da der Zins bereits weit unter dem genannten Niveau liegt.
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