Here's something worth chewing on: does it even matter who sits in the Fed Chair next? The real question might be whether 2026 becomes the year that tests everyone's dovish expectations. Markets have been pricing in rate cuts and loose policy, but what if the script flips? Inflation dynamics, employment data, global liquidity flows—all these moving parts could easily derail the consensus narrative. Will policymakers stick to their dovish playbook, or are we heading toward a reality check that catches most investors off guard?