The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting on Wednesday, but all eyes will be on its signals for 2026, as markets weigh whether the central bank will continue easing or hold steady. The move would lower the federal funds target range to 3.50%–3.75%, down from 4.25%–4.50% in August and well below the cycle peak of 5.25%–5.50% held from mid-2023 to late 2024. Despite uneven data flows caused by the government shutdown, markets have steadily increased their bets on a rat ...