FED RATE DECISION PREVIEW: GRADUAL EASING AHEAD

Tina Collins

29 Jan 2025 — 1 min read

FED RATE DECISION PREVIEW: GRADUAL EASING AHEAD

The Fed cut rates by 100 basis points in late 2024, including a 25bps reduction in December.

FOMC members expect a more gradual pace of easing, with only two rate cuts projected for 2025.

Market expectations align with the Fed's projections, although less easing is anticipated for 2026.

Recent US economic data supports a hawkish stance, with solid growth around 3% annualized.

Inflation progress remains gradual, with core inflation easing in December but rising again in the latest figures.

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