📌 Decision on interest rates

The Fed decided to keep the interest rate in the United States unchanged, remaining in the range of 3.50% to 3.75% per year.

This decision marks a pause in the cycle of cuts that had been happening throughout 2025 and was approved by the majority of the committee members.

📊 Main message from the committee

In the statement released after the meeting, the FOMC made it clear that the Fed's stance remains cautious, especially because:

Inflation is still above the 2% target, which reduces the space for immediate cuts.

The Fed wants to evaluate more economic data before taking new steps.

There was internal disagreement, as two members voted in favor of continuing to reduce interest rates.

🗣️ Tone of Jerome Powell's speech

Although the full text of the press conference is still being released, the general market reading was that Powell maintained a firm and conservative tone:

He emphasized that there is no rush for new cuts and that the Fed is not bound to a fixed schedule.

The decision will continue to be guided by data, mainly inflation and employment.

Powell also reiterated the independence of the Fed, amid recent political pressures, making it clear that monetary policy should not follow external interests.

The Fed acknowledges that the economy still shows some strength (moderate growth and a more stable labor market), but inflation remains persistent.

🧭 General context

Today's meeting took place at a very sensitive moment, marked by:

political pressures on the Fed and Powell

and also by divisions within the committee itself, regarding whether to continue cutting rates or to stop and observe the next numbers.

✅ Quick summary

📌 Rates held at 3.50%–3.75%

⏸️ Pause in the cycle of cuts

📊 Fed wants more data before making another move

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