#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is holding a two-day meeting on May 6–7, 2025, to assess economic conditions and determine monetary policy. The meeting's outcome is scheduled to be announced on May 7 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (11:00 p.m. Bangladesh Time) .

Current Economic Context

Despite a recent 0.3% contraction in GDP during the first quarter and rising initial jobless claims, the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain the federal funds rate at its current range of 4.25% to 4.50% . This cautious approach is influenced by several factors:

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Trade Policy Uncertainty: President Trump's aggressive tariff policies have disrupted business sentiment and manufacturing activity, raising inflation concerns.

Inflation Trends: Recent data shows higher-than-expected annual gains in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge.

Labor Market Strength: The economy added 177,000 jobs in April, indicating ongoing employment growth