Reserve

Bank

Jerome Powell

Chair

The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain current interest rates, indicating a cautious stance towards future reductions due to persistent inflation concerns. This decision marks the sixth consecutive pause after a series of rate increases from March 2022 to July 2023. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for more time to ensure inflation consistently approaches the 2% target, acknowledging recent data suggesting a slower decline than anticipated. 
In a recent<a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/monetary20240501a1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external"> statement</a> at the FOMC meeting, the Fed expressed the necessity of further evidence of declining inflation before considering rate cuts. The statement clarified that adjustments would depend on incoming data and evolving economic outlooks. Despite some rises in short-term inflation expectations, longer-term projections remain stable, suggesting controlled future inflation. 
Financial markets, including stocks and cryptocurrencies, showed minimal reaction to the announcement. Bitcoin, for instance, remained steady, trading at <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">$57,306</a> in the last 24 hours, which indicates a market alignment with the Fed’s cautious yet non-aggressive stance on monetary policy. 
Investor responses to Fed policy-related contracts showed a heightened expectation for rate cuts possibly beginning by September, adjusting from more conservative year-end predictions. This change shows a careful optimism that, despite some setbacks, interest rate cuts are still possible once inflation stabilizes. 
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Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation, Market Stalls

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