Strategists at BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), Amanda Lynam and Dominique Bly, reportedly project that the Federal Reserve will implement relatively modest interest rate reductions in 2026, contingent on no significant weakening in employment conditions. This assessment aligns with recent U.S. employment indicators showing gradual cooling without a severe slump.The unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in November 2025—the peak since 2021—partly due to expanded labor force participation and reductions in federal governme ...