#MicroStrategyAcquiresBTC #fedral #reserve #decision

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep the fed funds rate steady at the 4.25%-4.5% range during its January 2025 meeting, pausing its rate-cutting cycle after three consecutive reductions in 2024 that totaled a full percentage point. Market participants will closely monitor the meeting for any signals about the Fed's plans for 2025. In December, the central bank indicated it anticipates only two quarter-point reductions this year. Attention will also be on any comments regarding the new Trump administration, particularly following President Trump's statement that he will “demand that interest rates drop immediately.” Meanwhile, the annual inflation rate in the US rose for the third consecutive month to 2.9% in December but core inflation eased unexpectedly to 3.2%, offering some relief. Additionally, recent labor market data suggest a cooling yet resilient job market. source: Federal Reserve