Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve is heading into a tricky 2026, as officials debate the economy's mixed signals and President Donald Trump is due to name a new Fed chair. The central bank will likely lower rates a couple of times, some analysts say, as November's jobs report brought the latest evidence of a weakening economy. One big question is whether Trump's new Fed chair will push for aggressive action—and whether the 18 other members of the Federal Open Market Committee will be on the same page. "The ...