According to Mars Finance, on June 17, a survey conducted by former Wall Street Journal economic reporter Jon Hilsenrath gathered views from former Federal Reserve officials and staff regarding the U.S. economy and the outlook for the Federal Reserve. The former officials and staff expect the unemployment rate and inflation rate to rise in the coming months, which may complicate the Federal Reserve's judgment in interest rate decisions. Respondents indicated that they expect the Federal Reserve to maintain expectations for two rate cuts of 25 basis points each within the year, although many former officials believe that a single rate cut or even no rate cut may be more appropriate. The release of this survey coincides with the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting this week, during which Federal Reserve officials will announce economic forecasts. This will be the first time the Federal Reserve has released economic forecasts since Trump's announcement of widespread import tariffs. The federal budget bill progressing in Congress may also become one of the important considerations for the Federal Reserve's decision this week.