The U.S. Federal Reserve held its final meeting of 2025 in mid-December, keeping rates steady but signaling a series of cuts for 2026. This “exclusive” forward guidance triggered a massive year-end rally in the markets (often called the “Santa Claus Rally”), as analysts confirmed a successful “soft landing” for the U.S. economy despite the high-interest environment of previous years.
Federal Reserve “Soft Landing” Confirmation
