<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Morgan Stanley forecasts that the US Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates seven times by the end of 2026, bringing the rate down to a target range of 2.5% to 2.75%.</li><li>The first rate cut is expected in March 2026, later than initially projected, due to inflation risks from new US tariffs.</li><li>The shift in Fed policy could benefit high-risk assets like cryptocurrencies, with historical trends showing that crypto markets tend to thrive in low-interest environments.</li><li>While not confirmed by the Fed, market expectations are likely to adjust ahead of time, potentially impacting investor interest in digital assets.</li></ul>

Fed could slash rates to 2.5% by 2026; crypto markets brace for impact

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