{"id":23577,"date":"2025-12-10T15:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T19:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-and-inflation-concerns-wont-disappear-until-2028\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T15:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T19:19:25","slug":"88492-cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-for-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-as-inflation-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/88492-cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-for-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-as-inflation-c\/","title":{"rendered":"CNBC: Fed cuts rates third time but signals tougher road ahead, and inflation concerns won&#8217;t disappear until 2028"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size:1.1em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px'>The <b>Federal Reserve<\/b> approved its third interest rate cut of 2025 on Wednesday, December 10, lowering the <b>benchmark fed funds rate by 25 basis points<\/b> to a range of <b>3.5% to 3.75%<\/b>. Despite the cut, the central bank signaled a significant slowdown ahead as inflation concerns continue to linger above its <b>2% target<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li>Fed cuts rates by <b>25 basis points<\/b>, bringing rates to <b>3.5%-3.75% range<\/b>, the lowest level since November 2022<\/li>\n<li>This marks the <b>third rate cut in 2025<\/b> after cuts in September and November<\/li>\n<li>The committee expects inflation to remain <b>above the 2% target until 2028<\/b>, signaling cautious outlook<\/li>\n<li>Fed officials project only <b>one rate cut for 2026<\/b>, indicating a patient approach to further easing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why the Fed Cut Rates Despite Inflation Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Federal Reserve&#8217;s December decision<\/b> reflects a balancing act between supporting employment and managing persistent inflation. Chair <b>Jerome Powell<\/b> noted that while the committee approved the rate cut, inflation concerns remain a priority and policymakers won&#8217;t commit to lowering rates further without clearer evidence that price pressures are subsiding.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>FOMC statement<\/b> acknowledged that inflation has remained stubbornly above the Fed&#8217;s long-run target throughout 2025. Markets had priced in an <b>89.6% probability<\/b> of a quarter-point cut heading into the December meeting, viewing the move as insurance against economic slowdown rather than a signal of aggressive easing ahead.<\/p>\n<h2>2026 Rate Outlook: A Major Slowdown Expected<\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps the most significant takeaway from today&#8217;s meeting is the Fed&#8217;s surprisingly hawkish projection for 2026. Fed officials indicated they expect to deliver just <b>one additional rate cut<\/b> next year, compared to September&#8217;s estimate of the same. This represents a dramatic reversal from the three cuts already delivered in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The central bank&#8217;s economic projections show the committee continues to expect inflation to hold above its 2% target until 2028. Some major financial institutions, including <b>Goldman Sachs<\/b>, forecast two cuts in 2026, which would still represent a significant deceleration in the pace of easing. The <b>financial markets outlook<\/b> suggests trading conditions could remain volatile as investors digest these forward-looking signals.<\/p>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Metric<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Current Fed Funds Rate<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>3.5% &#8211; 3.75%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>2025 Rate Cuts<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Three cuts (75 basis points total)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Projected 2026 Cuts<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>One cut (median forecast)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Fed Inflation Target<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>2.0% (long-run goal)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>The Divided Fed: Dissenting Voices on Policy Direction<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>December 10 vote<\/b> revealed notable internal divisions at the Fed regarding the right policy path forward. While the vote passed, it highlighted disagreements between officials who believe rates should be cut faster and those advocating for maintaining the current stance longer. <b>Federal Reserve policymakers<\/b> had previously cast dissents at the October 29 meeting in favor of both tighter and looser monetary policy.<\/p>\n<p>This division reflects broader uncertainty about the economic trajectory heading into 2026. Some officials believe persistently high inflation justifies a more cautious approach, while others worry that keeping rates too high could damage the labor market. The <b>Fed&#8217;s dual mandate<\/b> of maximum employment and stable prices continues to create tension in policy deliberations.<\/p>\n<h2>What This Means for Your Wallet and Investments Moving Forward<\/h2>\n<p>The Fed&#8217;s December decision will ripple through the financial system immediately. <b>Mortgage rates<\/b>, credit card rates, and loan terms often move in tandem with Fed decisions, meaning borrowers could see their costs decline slightly. Savers holding money in high-yield savings accounts may see rates decline as banks adjust their deposit rates downward.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, the Fed&#8217;s hawkish 2026 outlook suggests the era of rapid rate cuts has ended. <b>Stock market volatility<\/b> could increase as investors recalibrate expectations for corporate earnings growth in a higher-rate environment. The central bank&#8217;s persistent concern about inflation through 2028 suggests Fed officials believe the economy may be running hotter than some observers expected, underscoring that any relief for borrowers will likely be gradual and measured.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens Next: Will the Fed Pause Rate Cuts or Continue Cautiously?<\/h2>\n<p>The million-dollar question facing financial markets is whether the Fed has reached the end of its cutting cycle already. Despite approving the December cut, <b>Fed commentary<\/b> suggests the central bank is prepared to pause for an extended period if inflation doesn&#8217;t continue moving toward the 2% target. <b>Jerome Powell<\/b> and colleagues emphasized patience rather than commitment to future cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Economists and Fed watchers will scrutinize inflation data, employment reports, and Fed communications intensely over the coming months. The <b>2026 meeting calendar<\/b> includes eight policy decisions where the Fed could potentially cut, hold steady, or even raise rates if inflation resurges. <b>Market expectations<\/b> currently show just one cut priced in, reflecting investor skepticism about rapid easing despite the committee&#8217;s economic projections.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>CNBC<\/b> &#8211; Federal Reserve rate decision coverage and analysis<\/li>\n<li><b>Federal Reserve<\/b> &#8211; Official FOMC statement and press releases<\/li>\n<li><b>Reuters<\/b> &#8211; Real-time market reporting on Fed policy decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":23576,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[]}","_extracted_celebrities":"","_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":"","_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2025-12-10 15:19:33","footnotes":""},"categories":[391],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23577","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-finance","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>CNBC: Fed cuts rates third time but signals tougher road ahead, and inflation concerns won&#039;t disappear until 2028<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/88492-cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-for-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-as-inflation-c\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"CNBC: Fed cuts rates third time but signals tougher road ahead, and inflation concerns won&#039;t disappear until 2028\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"&hellip;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/88492-cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-for-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-as-inflation-c\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Red94\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-10T19:19:14+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-10T19:19:25+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Patrick Graham\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Patrick Graham\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/88492-cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-for-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-as-inflation-c\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/88492-cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-for-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-as-inflation-c\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Patrick Graham\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/a87cd0001445db88250833ec7b7ce9a9\"},\"headline\":\"CNBC: Fed cuts rates third time but signals tougher road ahead, and inflation concerns won&#8217;t disappear until 2028\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-10T19:19:14+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-10T19:19:25+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/88492-cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-for-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-as-inflation-c\/\"},\"wordCount\":783,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/88492-cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-for-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-as-inflation-c\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/31239-cnbc-fed-cuts-rates-for-third-time-but-signals-tougher-road-ahead-as-inflation-c.jpg.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Business &amp; 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