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The Federal Reserve remains on hold, with the market expecting a rate cut in July.
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IntroductionAs of 2025, the Federal Reserve has not yet implemented a rate cut due to the need for a clearer ass ...

As of 2025, the Federal Reserve has not yet implemented a rate cut due to the need for a clearer assessment of the final impacts of Trump's tariff policies. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the Fed is in a "favorable position" to take decisive action if necessary. However, some economists worry that the Fed's passive stance may lead to a slow response to an economic downturn.
After the latest policy meeting, Powell indicated that although trade policy uncertainty has affected consumer confidence, the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain solid. Powell emphasized that, despite robust economic data like the stronger-than-expected April employment figures and the unemployment rate holding at a low 4.2%, pessimism still hovers over the market among the public and businesses. He also noted that the Fed will patiently wait for more definitive "hard data" signals, including employment and inflation data, which will dictate future policy directions.
Paul Donovan, Chief Economist of UBS Global Wealth Management, warned that central banks making decisions based on data often lag behind the market, and the current reliability of U.S. economic data has declined, making data-driven decisions more perilous.
While Powell considers the current economic situation healthy, he is also aware of potential recession risks. With a sharp decline in shipping volumes, Apollo's Chief Economist Slok warned that the U.S. shipping industry might face waves of layoffs, predicting a recession by summer. Powell stated that the Fed is aware of this risk, but advancements in trade negotiations could change the situation. The trade agreement between Trump and the UK, as well as meetings between the U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chinese officials, also offer potential positive signals for the market.
Regarding measures to tackle a potential economic recession, Powell pointed out that although the current Fed rate remains in a "moderately restrictive range," there is no rush to cut rates. However, should a recession occur, the Fed will be able to respond swiftly with substantial rate cuts. He further added that while the pace of data changes is unpredictable, the Fed is currently in a favorable position to watch the situation unfold.
Nonetheless, market expectations for future Fed policies remain strong. According to the CME Group's FedWatch tool, traders anticipate the Fed will maintain rates in June and may start a 25-basis point rate cut in July, with an annual expectation of 3 to 4 cuts. Chris Zaccarelli, Chief Investment Officer at Northlight Asset Management, noted that under current circumstances, the Fed may have to wait for a significant increase in unemployment before taking action, which might be too late by then.
In addressing recession risks, Matthew Parry, Chief Investment Officer at Nomura Capital Management, believes fiscal policy might be more effective than monetary policy, pointing out that the interest rate tool could be too sluggish to flexibly manage dual economic challenges.


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