Fed Rate Decision: Economic Impact & Future Projections

The Federal Reserve has maintained the existing interest rate between 4.25% to 4.50% since December 17, 2024. This latest Fed rate decision comes amidst ongoing economic uncertainties that have significantly influenced treasury markets. The latest rate adjustment follows previous decreases totaling 100 basis points in the last quarter of 2024. The U.S. government is closely monitoring the performance of these reductions while analyzing economic indicators before considering additional rate modifications.