*Expected Outcome of the FOMC Meeting*

The consensus among economists and market analysts is that the Federal Reserve will maintain the current interest rate at 4.25%–4.50%. This expectation is supported by data from the CME FedWatch tool, which indicates a 96% probability of no rate change at this meeting .

While there is political pressure, notably from President Trump, advocating for rate cuts to stimulate the economy, the Fed is likely to remain cautious due to persistent inflation concerns and mixed economic indicators .