#FOMC 2025: Fed Holds Rates, Internal Split Signals Change Ahead
🔹 Rate Decision: The Fed kept rates unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%, marking the 5th straight pause this year.
🔹 Historic Dissent: For the first time in 30+ years, 2 Fed governors voted for a rate cut, revealing growing internal division.
🔹 Powell’s Stance: Fed Chair Jerome Powell said future moves will be data-driven, avoiding promises of a September cut and stressing Fed’s independence from political pressure.
🔹 Economic Picture:
Inflation steady at 2.7%, still above target 🎯
Job growth remains solid with low unemployment #cryptouniverseofficial
Economic activity slightly slowing 📉
🔹 Market Outlook:
Traders see a 60% chance of a September rate cut
Stock market muted; bond yields edged higher
USD strength stable ⚖️
✅ Summary:
The July FOMC decision shows a split Fed balancing inflation control and economic slowdown risks. September’s meeting could bring a rate cut if data softens.
📌 Current Rate: 4.25%–4.50% | Next Meeting: Sept 2025
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