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FOMC Holds Key Policy Meeting on May 6–7, 2025

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is currently conducting a two-day policy meeting on May 6–7, 2025. Here’s what we know so far:

Interest Rates: Financial markets broadly expect the Fed to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%–4.50%, aligning with earlier forecasts.

Background: At its previous meeting on March 19–20, 2024, the FOMC held rates steady at a 23-year high of 5.25%–5.50%, while signaling plans for three rate cuts during 2024.

Economic Outlook: Updated economic projections, including the Fed’s “dot plot,” are expected to shed light on policymakers’ future rate path and broader economic views.

Inflation and Growth Focus: Investors will be watching closely for the Fed’s latest outlook on inflation and economic growth, which continue to drive monetary policy decisions.

Highlights from Previous Meetings:

Rate Cuts Expected: The Fed had indicated plans to lower rates by a total of 0.75 percentage points in 2024, although internal debate continues over the timing and scale of these cuts.

Inflation Targeting: The Fed remains committed to bringing inflation down to its 2% target, a central goal of its policy strategy.

Stronger Growth Forecasts: Recent economic growth projections have been revised upward, suggesting the U.S. economy remains resilient despite high interest rates.

The results of this week’s meeting will offer critical insights into the Fed’s evolving stance on monetary policy as it navigates inflation, growth, and financial stability.