After the release of the employment data, the probability of a Fed rate cut in January next year has slightly increased to 31%.

BlockBeats News, December 16th, according to CME’s “FedWatch” data, the probability of a 25 basis point Fed rate cut in January next year increased slightly after the US employment data was released, rising from 24.4% to 31%, while the probability of unchanged rates is 69%.

The dates of the next two FOMC meetings are January 28, 2026, and March 18, 2026.