#USHouseMarketStructureDraft The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently concluded its meeting on May 6-7, 2025. The committee maintained the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50% but indicated potential rate cuts later in the year. According to the FOMC's projections, the interest rate might decrease by 0.25 percentage points twice, bringing the rate down to 3.75%-4.00% by year-end.

*Key Takeaways:*

- *Current Interest Rate*: 4.25%-4.50%

- *Potential Rate Cuts*: Two possible cuts, each by 0.25 percentage points

- *GDP Growth Forecast*: Revised down to 1.7% from 2.1% for 2025

- *Inflation Projection*: Revised upward to 2.7%

*Upcoming FOMC Meetings in