Federal Reserve (Fed) Forecasts and Market Outlook
Report: Federal Reserve (Fed) Forecasts and Market Outlook for 2025
Updated as of February 8, 2025
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### 1. Current Stance of the Fed on Monetary Policy
The Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate in a range of 4.25-4.5% at its January 2025 meeting, prioritizing the assessment of inflationary risks and the impact of external policies, such as tariffs proposed by the Donald Trump administration. Jerome Powell, the Fed chair, reiterated that decisions will be based on economic data and not on political pressures, emphasizing a patient stance towards future adjustments.
