Fed Likely To Hold Interest Rates Steady In June Policy Meeting Despite Trump Slamming Jerome Powell, Saying 'We Can't Get This Guy To Do It'

Fed expected to keep interest rates steady as tariff risks outweigh inflation data

Release of a series of inflation readings has eased concern that the tariffs imposed by Trump would translate quickly into higher prices

Fed Likely To Hold Interest Rates Steady In June Policy Meeting Despite Trump Slamming Jerome Powell, Saying 'We Can't Get This Guy To Do It'

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate in the 4.25%-4.50% range at next week's policy meeting, as policymakers weigh recent soft inflation data against ongoing uncertainty from President Trump's trade policies and demands for aggressive rate cuts.

Fed Preview: Still on the Sidelines - Action Forex

We expect the Fed to maintain its monetary policy unchanged in the June meeting, in line with consensus and market pricing. We expect this year’s GDP growth estimate to be revised down reflecting the impact from post-Liberation Day tariffs. Core inflation forecasts will also be likely adjusted slightly higher. 2026-27 forecasts will be less affected. […] The post Fed Preview: Still on the Sidelines appeared first on Action Forex.

Is the Fed risking a policy mistake by sitting on their hands?

With the June FOMC meeting coming up, the Fed remains unlikely to cut interest rates. Is this the right move?