On the 17th of March 2023, Credit Mutuel Asset Management strategist Francois Rimeu stated in a report that the key issue for the Federal Reserve's meeting this week is the revision of economic forecasts and the dot plot. The expected adjustments related to economic policy developments should reflect a slowdown in growth, inflation being more persistent than expected, despite some surprising developments in recent months, and a weakening labor market. Against the backdrop of stagflation risks and high uncertainty, the Federal Reserve may reaffirm its cautious stance. Therefore, as long as hard data does not clearly demonstrate that easing policies are warranted, the Federal Reserve will postpone any new rate cut initiatives. In line with market expectations, the strategy anticipates that the Federal Reserve will maintain its key interest rate unchanged this week.