#美联储FOMC会议 The Federal Reserve will hold an FOMC meeting on May 8, 2025. The market widely expects to maintain the federal funds rate unchanged between 4.25% and 4.5%. Despite an unexpected contraction in GDP in the first quarter and an increase in unemployment claims, inflation remains above the target level, and the labor market shows resilience.

Recently, the United States has raised tariffs, which may increase import costs and exacerbate inflationary pressures, making decision-making even more challenging. Although some voices call for a rate cut, the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain a wait-and-see stance, with anti-inflation remaining the top priority.

Overall, the likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in the short term is high, and future policy direction will heavily depend on the upcoming inflation and employment data.