Federal Reserve – FOMC Meeting Update (May 7, 2025) – My Personal Summary
1. Interest Rate Decision:
The Fed held rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%. This decision signals their continued caution, as inflation is still hovering above the 2% target.
2. Inflation Snapshot:
The Core PCE index is stuck at 2.6%, showing that inflation progress has stalled for now.
3. Labor Market Check-In:
177,000 jobs were added in April—strong hiring, even as GDP growth slows down.
4. GDP Watch:
The economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1, partly due to trade tensions and global economic drag.
5. Powell’s Message:
Jerome Powell made it clear: no rate cuts until inflation convincingly trends toward 2%. The Fed is staying data-driven.
6. My Market Take:
There’s buzz about a possible rate cut in July if inflation cools and labor data softens. FedWatch shows rising expectations for mid-year easing.
Keeping an eye on #FOMCMeeting #Strategic $BTC Reserve #PectraUpgrade and the #BitcoinReserveDeadline.
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