#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will indeed hold a two-day policy meeting on May 6-7, 2025. Here is what we know so far ¹ ² ³:
- *Interest Rate Decision*: The broad market expects the Fed to keep the benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.50%, consistent with these expectations.
- *Previous Meeting*: At the most recent meeting on March 19-20, 2024, the FOMC decided to keep the interest rate at its highest level in 23 years at 5.25%-5.50% and signaled three rate cuts in 2024.
- *Economic Forecasts*: The Fed's economic forecasts, including the "dot plot", are likely to provide insight into future policy decisions.
- *Inflation and Growth*: The Fed's views on inflation and growth will be closely monitored, given the current economic situation.