Inside the Fed

January 09, 2026•1 min read

Inside the Fed

Did You Know…

The Federal Reserve sets monetary policy through the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which is made up of 19 members, though only 12 vote at any given meeting. The seven Federal Reserve Governors always vote, along with the president of the New York Federal Reserve, while the remaining four votes rotate among the other regional Fed presidents. Policymakers are often described as either “dovish” or “hawkish,” with doves generally favoring lower interest rates to support economic growth. The anticipated voting makeup of the Fed this year leans more dovish, increasing the likelihood of rate cuts if inflation continues to cool and the labor market softens.

Jennifer Blau

Jen brings a wealth of experience from the financial services industry, starting as a Certified Financial Planner and later earning her MBA in Finance from Duke University. After working in Corporate Bond Sales and raising three daughters, she joined Team Pogue Real Estate, where she’s spent over a decade building community relationships. With a deep understanding of both finance and family life, Jen offers a personalized, thoughtful approach as a mortgage loan originator—committed to helping families find the right path to financial stability and homeownership.

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