#FOMCMeeting

The Federal Reserve is convening its third policy meeting of 2025, with a decision expected on May 7 at 2:00 PM ET. Markets widely anticipate that the Fed will hold interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, despite mounting pressure from the White House and Wall Street for rate cuts.

Key Factors Influencing the Decision:

Economic Indicators: A recent 0.3% GDP contraction in Q1 and rising initial jobless claims signal economic slowing.