The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain current interest rates while signaling a potential rate cut of half a percentage point by year-end amidst economic uncertainties. They updated their inflation forecast from 2.5% to 2.7% for this year, but reduced the economic growth outlook from 2.1% to 1.7%. Officials expressed an increased perception of risks and a muddled outlook, reflecting concerns stemming from the Trump administration's tariff policies. Financial markets responded positively with slight gains in stocks following the Fed's announcement, suggesting cautious investor optimism despite the cloudy economic conditions.
The Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady reflects ongoing uncertainty in economic growth and inflation, as officials anticipate a potential rate cut by year-end.
Fed officials adjusted their inflation outlook for this year upward, expecting it to hit 2.7%, while simultaneously downgrading GDP projections to 1.7%.
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