#FOMCMeeting The policy statement is expected to be released today at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (11:00 p.m. Pakistan Standard Time), followed by a press conference with Fed Chair Jerome Powell at 2:30 p.m. ET (11:30 p.m. PKT) ([Home][1]).
### What to Expect from the May FOMC Meeting
Markets broadly anticipate that the Fed will maintain the federal funds rate at its current range of 4.25%–4.50%. This expectation persists despite recent economic indicators, such as a 0.3% GDP contraction in Q1 and rising jobless claims, which suggest economic softening. Inflation remains elevated, with both headline and core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) measures showing higher-than-expected annual increases in March ([Kiplinger][2]).
President Trump has been advocating for rate cuts to stimulate economic growth, especially in light of his aggressive tariff policies that are introducing inflationary pressures. However, Fed officials, including Chair Powell, have signaled a cautious approach, emphasizing the need to monitor the economic fallout from tariffs and other factors before adjusting policy ([MarketWatch][3]).
### Market Reactions
Financial markets have been reacting to mixed economic signals. Treasury yields and equities have shown volatility amid uncertainty over the Fed's next moves. Investors are closely watching for any indications of future rate cuts, which some analysts now believe may not occur until July or later, depending on how economic conditions evolve .([Kiplinger][2], [MarketWatch][3])
For real-time updates and detailed commentary on the FOMC meeting, you can follow live coverage from financial news outlets such as Kiplinger ([Kiplinger][2]) and MarketWatch ([MarketWatch][3]).([Kiplinger][2], [MarketWatch][3])
* [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/news/live/may-fed-meeting-updates-and-commentary-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [MarketWatch](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-trump-and-investors-will-probably-be-disappointed-by-the-fed-this-week-3c58e146?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [MarketWatch](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/expectations-of-fed-rate-cut-by-early-summer-fade-9c83d2ac?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[1]: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/calendar.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Calendar - Federal Reserve Board"
[2]: https://www.kiplinger.com/news/live/may-fed-meeting-updates-and-commentary-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com "May Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary"
[3]: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-trump-and-investors-will-probably-be-disappointed-by-the-fed-this-week-3c58e146?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Why Trump - and investors - will probably be disappointed by the Fed this week"