Stable today Wednesday (18.6.2025) interest rates The US Federal Bank (Fed), amid estimates of increased inflation and lower growth rates next time, while it still shows two reductions by the end of the year.
Specifically, Fed officials left interest rates unchanged and continued to predict two interest rates in 2025, saying that the uncertainty about financial prospects is still high but has declined.
Officials also downgraded their economic development estimates this year, while increasing their forecasts for unemployment and inflation.
Speaking to reporters after the decision, Fed President Jerome Powell reiterated his view that the Central Bank is “in good position to wait to learn more about the possible course of the economy before considering any adjustments to our policy stance”. While the average expectation for two interest rate cuts in 2025 did not change, several officials reduced their forecasts. Seven officials no longer provide any interest rates this year, compared to four in March. Two others highlighted one reduction this year.