#PowellRemarks The Fed Maintains Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve maintained the interest rate at 4.50%, in line with expectations. The dot plot indicates a potential cut of 50 basis points in 2025. Starting in April, the Fed will slow down the reduction of the balance sheet, lowering the monthly Treasury redemption cap from $25 billion to $5 billion, while the cap for agency debt and MBS remains at $35 billion.