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Miami, USA, and the World Watch the Federal Reserve: "Maintains Interest Rates and Lowers Growth Expectations for 2025"

(By Taylor) In a global context marked by trade tensions, the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) has announced a crucial decision that will have a significant impact on financial markets and the daily lives of citizens. For the second consecutive time this year, the Fed has decided to keep interest rates in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%, while lowering its economic growth projection for 2025 to 1.7%.

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Summary:

The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain interest rates in the range of 4.25% to 4.5% and has revised its economic growth projection for 2025 downward to 1.7%. The Fed also indicated that it will continue to carefully monitor economic indicators and inflationary pressures. This article analyzes the implications of this decision in a context of economic and trade uncertainty.

The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates and revise its economic growth projection for 2025 downward reflects the complexities and challenges of the current economic environment. In a world where trade policies and tariffs can have a significant impact, it is crucial for individuals and businesses to stay informed and adapt their financial strategies.

Federal Reserve Decision

 

"The United States Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that, for the second consecutive time this year, it will maintain interest rates at their current range of 4.25% to 4.5%. This decision comes amidst an economic context that continues to show solid expansion, with low unemployment and a robust labor market, although inflation remains 'somewhat elevated,' according to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement."

Economic Growth Projection

 

"The Fed has lowered its economic growth projection for 2025 to 1.7%, a decrease of four-tenths compared to the 2.1% forecast in December. This downward revision reflects concerns about the impact of trade policies and tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which could negatively affect economic growth."

Monitoring Indicators and Inflationary Pressures

 

"The Fed's statement notes that 'recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace.' However, it also mentions that 'inflation remains somewhat elevated,' indicating that the Fed will continue to 'carefully' monitor incoming information and the balance of risks before considering any adjustments to interest rates."

Expectations of Interest Rate Cuts

 

"In December, when the Fed lowered rates by a quarter point to the current range, the median forecast of Fed governors projected two cuts for 2025, bringing rates to 3.9%. While these projections do not guarantee cuts, the absence of changes in this Wednesday's macroeconomic projections suggests that the forecast of two reductions throughout the year is likely to be met."

Impact of Tariffs and the U.S. Economy

 

The Fed's decision comes at a time of heightened national and international uncertainty exacerbated by tariffs imposed by President Trump. These tariffs, set to take effect on April 2 unless trading partners cease practices deemed unfair, have raised concerns about their impact on the U.S. economy. The Fed has also revised its growth projections downward for 2026 and 2027, anticipating real GDP growth of 1.8% in both years.

Labor Market Conditions and Inflation

 

The unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level, standing at 4.4% for 2025, and is expected to decrease to 4.3% in 2026 and 2027. Inflation, meanwhile, has dropped to an annual rate of 2.8% in February, although it remains above the Fed's 2% target. The core inflation rate, which excludes food and energy, was 3.1% in February, the lowest level since April 2021.

Opinions and Perspectives

 

"Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not rule out the possibility that the United States could fall into a recession and considered market corrections due to such concerns 'healthy.' 'What I can predict is that we are implementing solid and sustainable policies,' he declared on NBC News."

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  • Why did the Federal Reserve decide to maintain interest rates?

"The Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates in the range of 4.25% to 4.5% due to the solid expansion of the economy, low unemployment, and a robust labor market, although inflation remains somewhat elevated."

  • What is the new economic growth projection for 2025?

"The new economic growth projection for 2025 is 1.7%, a decrease of four-tenths from the 2.1% forecast in December."

  • What impact can tariffs have on the U.S. economy?

"Tariffs imposed by President Trump can negatively affect economic growth and contribute to higher inflation, creating uncertainty in the markets."

  • Are interest rate cuts expected in 2025?

"The median forecast of Fed governors projects two interest rate cuts in 2025, bringing rates to 3.9%."

 

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