The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain a fixed interest rate on Wednesday, because it is waiting for further data on inflation and jobs and greater clarity about the economic impact of President Donald Trump's policy before deciding whether to re -reduce the cost of the loan.
Trump, who has already said that interest rates should be reduced regardless of the fact that he claims that he knows more on this subject than FED decision makers, in his first official week he provided primarily potential interference.
Since he was sworn in as the president for the second time on January 20, Trump introduced dozens of executive orders, including one on Monday, which stops federal expenses – an unexpected fiscal shock that could bring a blow to consumption and growth.
He also raised the deportation of immigrants and threatened the 25 -percent import duties on goods from Canada and Mexico, as soon as it moves on Saturday that most economists consider more exposed to inflation than contributing to further cooling.
The US Central Bank is to issue its latest political decision and a statement at 14:00 ET with the chairman Jerome Powell, who will organize a media conference half an hour later to develop at the meeting.
Investors and many economists still expect the FED to reduce interest rates this year, but for now observing for decision -makers can be cautious until there are more inflation up to two percent of the central bank and details of the Trump tariff, Trump tax, Trump tax, tax, tax , tax and expenditure plans are known.
The FED reduced the comparative policy indicator by a full percentage point compared to the last three meetings in 2024, but officials agreed at the meeting on December 17-18 that “they are at the point or near the point where it would be appropriate to slow down the tempo facilitating politics, “according to the session report.