#美联储FOMC会议

On May 7, 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the Federal Reserve is scheduled to take place, and it is expected to maintain the federal funds rate between 4.25% and 4.50%. Despite an unexpected contraction of 0.3% in first quarter GDP and an increase in unemployment claims, inflation remains above expectations, with the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index rising 2.8% year-on-year in March, higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% target.

In addition, President Trump’s recent tariff policies have intensified inflationary pressures and raised concerns about a slowdown in economic growth. Although Trump has called for interest rate cuts, Federal Reserve officials tend to adopt a wait-and-see attitude until more economic data is available.

The market generally expects that the Federal Reserve may begin to cut interest rates in July or later, provided that inflation continues to decline and economic growth further slows. Investors should closely monitor the upcoming employment and inflation data to assess the future direction of monetary policy.