#FOMCMeeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the U.S. Federal Reserve will meet today and tomorrow (May 6 and 7, 2025) to decide on interest rates. Expectations indicate that the central bank will keep the interest rate unchanged within the current range of 4.25% to 4.50%, amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the impact of new tariffs on the U.S. economy.

Key updates:

1- High likelihood of stabilization: The "CME FedWatch" tool indicates that the likelihood of an interest rate cut at this meeting does not exceed 1.8%, reinforcing expectations for stabilization.

2- Political pressure without response: Despite President Trump's repeated calls to lower interest rates to support economic growth, the Federal Reserve remains cautious, citing inflation risks stemming from the new tariffs.

3- Market watch: The markets, including cryptocurrencies and gold, are reacting cautiously to the expected decision. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have dropped, while gold has risen by more than 2% supported by a weaker dollar and increased demand for safe havens.