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It is expected that the Federal Reserve will maintain its benchmark interest rate between 4.25% and 4.45% in June 2025. FOMC meeting. At 2 p.m., the verdict will be announced. Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to hold a press conference on Wednesday at EDT. Despite the economic situation, inflation is slowly approaching the 2% target, but the Trump administration's ongoing tariff measures create uncertainty about future price hikes. Despite the stability of the labor market, there are indications that economic growth will slow to around 1.3% of GDP and unemployment will rise to 4.5%. In addition to addressing the risks of slower growth, the Fed also must contend with potential inflation resulting from tariffs.
Market participants are predicting no rate cuts at this meeting, with the CME FedWatch Tool suggesting that the likelihood of such cuts is only 0.1%. Analysts are keeping an eye on the updated "dot plot," which they expect to see in 2025, indicating that there will be only one 25 basis-point rate cut, down from two cuts reported in the March dot chart. According to bond futures traders, there is currently a 60% chance that the next rate cut will happen in September. Market reactions could involve a selloff in stocks if rate cuts are not announced, or reversing the trend by holding expectations for two cuts or signaling dovishness.
In summary, the June 2025. Despite the possibility of policy changes, the FOMC meeting is still considered a "wait-and-see" event. However, the Fed's recent economic forecasts and any changes in stance on forthcoming policy measures will receive significant attention. A. Despite uncertainty over tariffs and fiscal policy, the central bank is expected to prioritize data dependency.
