The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged and indicated that two quarter-point cuts remain on the table for the remainder of 2025, slightly more dovish than markets had priced. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that further progress on inflation would be needed before easing, while noting that the labor market has cooled to a level consistent with the soft-landing thesis.
The dot plot median now shows two cuts in 2025, down from three at the March meeting, and the 2026 median was trimmed to three cuts. Equities rose on the decision, while the 2-year yield slipped 6bps to 4.71%.
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