#FOMCMeeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is indeed holding a two-day policy meeting on May 6-7, 2025. Here is what we know so far ¹ ² ³:

- *Interest Rate Decision*: The market has high expectations that the Fed will keep the benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.50%, consistent with these expectations.

- *Previous Meeting*: In the previous meeting on March 19-20, 2024, the FOMC decided to keep the interest rate at the highest level in 23 years, 5.25%-5.50%, and signaled three rate cuts in 2024.

- *Economic Forecast*: The Fed's economic forecast, including the "dot plot," is likely to provide information on future policy decisions.

- *Inflation and Growth*: The Fed's view on inflation and growth will be closely monitored, considering current economic conditions.