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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Signals Possible Cuts in 2025

FOMC Meeting Summary – May 6–7, 2025

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its latest policy meeting on May 6–7, 2025, opting to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%. However, the committee indicated the potential for interest rate reductions later in the year.

Interest Rate Outlook

Based on FOMC projections, two rate cuts of 0.25 percentage points each are possible before year-end. If implemented, this would bring the federal funds rate down to a range of 3.75%–4.00%.

Key Economic Projections

Current Federal Funds Rate: 4.25%–4.50%

Potential Rate Cuts: Two reductions of 0.25 percentage points each

Revised GDP Growth Forecast: 1.7% (previously 2.1%)

Updated Inflation Projection: 2.7%

Upcoming FOMC Meeting Dates (2025)

June 17–18

July 29–30

September 16–17

October 28–29

December 9–10

Market Implications

The FOMC’s policy stance will continue to influence financial markets, mortgage rates, and broader economic trends. Market analysts anticipate that any interest rate cuts will likely occur in the latter half of the year.

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