By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025
MC Desk | March 19, 2025
The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% after its two-day meeting, which concludes today (Wednesday, March 19).
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The Fed will release its quarterly Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), giving insights into GDP growth, unemployment, and inflation forecasts.
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Investors will track whether the Fed sees inflation cooling further or staying stubbornly high, which could influence future rate decisions.
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Any signals on trade tariffs could impact global markets and economic growth projections.
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Markets will watch for hints on further cutting rates, with expectations ranging from mid to late 2025.
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Indian markets, which have recovered over the last three sessions, will closely monitor the Fed’s stance. However, heavy selling in IT stocks weighed on sentiment ahead of the decision.
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“In light of trade uncertainties and growth concerns, today’s Fed policy and commentary will be keenly watched by investors for cues on interest rates,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services, said.
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