US Fed Meeting Live Updates: The US Federal Reserve is set to announce its policy decision today, with markets watching for signals on future rate cuts. Follow live updates on the FOMC’s stance and economic projections.
The US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set to announce its latest policy decision today at 2 pm ET (11:30 pm IST). This marks the second Fed meeting of 2025 since Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Investors are keenly watching whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals any change in the current rate trajectory.
The Fed is widely expected to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%, following three consecutive rate cuts in 2024.
The central bank’s Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) and dot plot will offer crucial insights into policymakers’ expectations for growth, inflation, and potential rate cuts later in the year.
With Trump’s recent tariff measures adding to economic uncertainty, the Fed’s guidance on inflation and economic resilience will be critical for global markets. Analysts, including Citi’s Johanna Chua, anticipate signals of deeper rate cuts in 2025. Stay tuned for live updates on Powell’s remarks and the Fed’s policy stance.