Decision followed the expectation of the market; It is the 3rd consecutive maintenance of the rate since the last cut in December 2024
The Fed (Federal Reserve, Central Bank of the United States) decided on Wednesday (7.MAI.2025) to maintain the interest rate at 4.25% to 4.50% per year. It is the 3rd consecutive maintenance of the rate after the last cut in December 2024. The decision was unanimous. This is the statement (PDF – 198 KB).
The decision followed the expectation of the market, according to economists consulted by . It is the lowest level of the rate since December 2022.
The Fed stated in a statement that uncertainties about the economy “They increased even more”. According to the US Central Bank, the committee is “Aware of the risks to both sides of their double term.” It evaluates that the risks of increased unemployment and inflation have increased since the last meeting.
“Although liquid fluctuations have affected data, recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand solid. The unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level in recent months and labor market conditions remain solid. Inflation remains relatively high.”he declared.
With the interest rate maintenance, the US Central Bank remains cautious and claims to look at how the Trump trade war, the mass layoffs of federal employees and other changes will affect the US economy. The rates above 10% of Trump’s tariff since April 9.
Inflation in the USA
Annalized inflation from the United States to 2.4% in March 2025. The rate fell by 0.4 percentage point compared to February, when it was 2.8% in the 12 -month accumulated.
Monthly inflation was 0.1%. Slowed 0.1 percentage point compared to the previous month (0.2%). The results were released on April 10 by BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics). This is the report (PDF – 514 KB). April data will be released on May 13.
Super 4th of interest
In addition to the announcement of the US Central Bank, the Brazilian Central Bank’s Copom (Monetary Policy Committee) also disseminates Selic, Basic Interest Rate. A is that it rises 0.5 percentage point. It should go from 14.25% to 14.75%. The decision will be released at 18:30.
FOMC (Federal Market Committee) meetings and Copom coincided on 7 of 8 occasions this year. See the dates:
Gallery: Fomc and Copom Dates in 2025
