#FOMCMeeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the U.S. Federal Reserve is meeting today and tomorrow (May 6 and 7, 2025) to make a decision on interest rates. Forecasts indicate that the central bank will keep the interest rate unchanged, within the current range of 4.25% to 4.50%, amid ongoing caution regarding the impact of new tariffs on the U.S. economy.

Key updates:

1- High likelihood of keeping rates steady: The "CME FedWatch" tool indicates that the probability of a rate cut at this meeting does not exceed 1.8%, reinforcing expectations of keeping rates steady.

2- Political pressures without response: Despite President Trump's repeated calls for a rate cut to support economic growth, the Federal Reserve remains cautious, citing inflation risks arising from new tariffs.

3- Market caution: Markets, including cryptocurrencies and gold, are reacting cautiously to the anticipated decision. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have fallen, while gold has risen by more than 2% supported by a weaker dollar and increased demand for safe havens.

Finally, some analysts expect the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates starting in July, especially if the effects of the tariffs begin to negatively impact inflation and the labor market. However, so far, there are no strong indications of economic weakness sufficient to justify an immediate rate cut.