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Next Fed Chair in 2026: What Investors Need to Know About Rates & Markets

Next Fed Chair in 2026: What Investors Need to Know About Rates & Markets

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As markets head into 2026, investors are closely watching a potential leadership change at the Federal Reserve. With Chair Jerome Powell's term ending in May, expectations around interest rates, bond yields, and credit conditions are already shifting.

In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down how the next Fed Chair is selected, why markets are reacting months ahead of any decision, and what matters most for investors. We look at rate-cut expectations for 2026, the role of SOFR in floating-rate loans, and why long-term Treasury yields—not just Fed policy—drive real estate financing and valuations.

You'll also hear how agency lending capacity, bank credit conditions, and market credibility factor into borrowing costs, even in an easing cycle. Whether you invest in real estate, follow macro trends, or want clarity beyond the headlines, this episode explains what the Fed leadership transition could mean for rates and markets in the year ahead.

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