#美联储FOMC会议

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the United States will hold a meeting from May 6 to 7, 2025, and is expected to maintain the federal funds rate unchanged between 4.25% and 4.5%. Despite calls from President Trump and investors for rate cuts to stimulate the economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that adopting a wait-and-see approach is more prudent, considering the inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty caused by recent tariff policies.

GDP unexpectedly declined by 0.3% in the first quarter, but the job market remains robust, with 177,000 new jobs added in April. Nevertheless, Federal Reserve officials are concerned that lowering rates too early could exacerbate inflation risks, especially in the context of new tariffs potentially driving up prices.

The market generally expects that if economic data continues to worsen, the Federal Reserve may begin to cut rates in July. However, current policymakers tend to wait for clearer economic indicators to avoid taking premature action.

This move demonstrates the Federal Reserve's efforts to balance economic stability and controlling inflation while maintaining its policy independence, despite facing pressure from the administration.