Natixis: The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged in 2026

Christopher Hodge, Chief Economist of Natixis in the United States, stated that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Walsh's hawkish start may create a credibility trap, and if there is noise in CPI data due to tariffs or energy shocks in the coming months, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Walsh may be forced to raise interest rates. Natixis expects the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates unchanged throughout 2026.