The meeting of the Federal Reserve System on May 6-7 is ongoing, and it is expected that interest rates will remain unchanged at 4.25%-4.50%. Economic indicators show a GDP contraction of 0.3% in the first quarter, while inflation remains high. Recent tariffs from President Trump have added uncertainty, forcing the Fed to take a cautious "wait and see" approach. Markets are now anticipating possible rate cuts at the end of 2025.
