The Federal Reserve Bank decided to keep the key interest rate within a range between 4.25% and 4.5% in its first decision for the year 2025 and during the presidency of Donald Trump. The decision taken on Wednesday was widely anticipated by the financial markets.
The borrowing rate was kept unchanged for one night by the Federal Open Market Committee, within a target range between 4.25% and 4.5%, which is the same level it has been since December 2024.
Regarding the reasons that prompted the bank to make this decision, a Federal Reserve official stated: "Considering the current economic conditions and the continuing challenges facing the markets, maintaining the interest rate at the current level is considered the most appropriate option at this time."
This decision reflects the bank's strategy in trying to deal with the economic fluctuations and upcoming challenges that the U.S. economy may face in the near term.
