US EditionFed expected to keep rates unchanged as Chair Powell pivots back to economics
The Federal Reserve is expected to pause rate cuts after three reductions; Jerome Powell's comments on inflation and Trump's housing policies may influence markets, CME FedWatch shows 96% chance of hold.
- On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will face markets as the Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates after three quarter-point cuts last year, with CME's FedWatch futures pricing a 96% chance of a hold at 3.5%-3.75%.
- Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice subpoenaed the Fed in a probe tied to Powell's testimony about a $2.5 billion building renovation, and Powell said Jan. 11 the subpoenas were `pretexts` to punish the Fed.
- President Trump recently told aides to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds and issued an executive order limiting large institutional investors, which could front-load demand and boost housing inflation, though Allianz Investment Management said the impact may be limited.
- A hawkish pause would flag lingering inflation risks, denting rate-cut bets and pressuring risk assets lower, potentially lifting the U.S. dollar against low-yield currencies.
- Stephen Miran, Trump's Fed appointee, is expected to dissent for a 50-basis-point cut, and many economists expect growth could pick up in the coming months, reducing calls for easing.
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