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Fed faces 2026 upheaval as economy shifts, Powell exits - TheStreet

Inflation strains, weak jobs, and a new Fed chair reshape the 2026 outlook.

By:Mary Helen Gillespie, Celine Provini
Source:TheStreet
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Fed faces 2026 upheaval as economy shifts, Powell exits - TheStreet
Key Points
  • The Federal Reserve faces economic pressures, a politicized leadership shift, and an uncertain 2026 interest-rate policy.
  • Labor market data and inflation tensions complica… [+6686 chars]

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