Fed will likely hold rates at July meeting and through 2026, but Iran and tariffs pose upside risks – Natixis

(Kitco News) – The Federal Reserve will likely keep rates unchanged, at next week’s meeting and through 2026, as recent data has bought the FOMC some breathing room, according to economists at Natixis.Economists Christopher Hodge and Selin Aker wrote in Natixis’ FOMC preview that while data from the intermeeting period was sparse, it leaned dovish.