Woofun AI reports that Christopher Hodge, chief US economist at Natixis, anticipates the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates without change during 2026. Hodge suggests that Fed Chair Warsh’s initial hawkish approach could establish a "credibility trap," particularly given Warsh’s skepticism toward "forward guidance" and the "dot plot." While this caution is understandable in an uncertain climate, it introduces risk bias. If upcoming CPI figures are distorted by transient factors like tariffs or energy shocks, Warsh might feel compelled to hike rates to align with prior rhetoric.