Unchanged Rates, Tariff Uncertainty, and the Fed's Stance

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The Fed holds rates steady! What does this mean for the economy and when could we see a cut? Get the latest on the central bank's monetary policy. Tariffs and inflation: The Fed admits "highly uncertain" effects. Discover how evolving trade policy is adding complexity to the economic outlook. Stocks tick lower as investors weigh Fed policy and global tensions. Stay informed on how financial markets are responding to the latest economic news. #FedRateWatch. #TariffImpact. #MarketReaction.

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00:00While the legislative landscape shifts, with President Trump's one big, beautiful bill,

00:06the broader economic picture remains shaped by the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on interest rates

00:11and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariffs.

00:15Earlier this week, the Federal Open Market Committee fund kept key borrowing rates unchanged,

00:21maintaining them in the 4.5% to 4.5% range.

00:25This decision reflects the Fed's continued focus on bringing inflation down to its 2% target,

00:32carefully assessing incoming data, the economic outlook, and various risks before considering rate cuts.

00:39A significant element of this economic uncertainty stems from the impact of tariffs.

00:45The Fed's latest monetary policy report noted that the effects of increased import tariffs on U.S. consumer prices are highly uncertain.

00:53Given the evolving trade policy and how consumers and firms will respond,

00:59this cautious assessment underscores the complex interplay between trade policy, inflation, and monetary policy decisions.

01:07Despite the Fed's cautious approach, some voices within the central bank, like Governor Christopher Waller,

01:14suggest that a rate cut could be possible as early as July.

01:18Waller argues that waiting much longer might risk a potential slowdown in the labor market,

01:24even with the looming impacts of tariffs.

01:27Meanwhile, equity markets have been reacting to both the Fed's rate policy and geopolitical tensions,

01:34with indexes like the S&P 500 experiencing slight fluctuations.

01:38The Fed's dot-plot projections still indicate the possibility of two-rate cuts in 2025,

01:45but the central bank remains committed to a data-dependent approach,

01:49emphasizing prudence in their decisions.

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