The Federal Reserve of the United States has for the fifth…
The Federal Reserve of the United States has for the fifth consecutive year maintained its interest rate at an annual level of 3.5-3.75 percent.
Consensus
- The U.S. Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate at 3.5–3.75%
- This decision was consistent with analysts' expectations
- Economic activity is expanding at a steady pace despite heightened uncertainty, partly due to the conflict in the Middle East
- Labor productivity and capital investment remain high
- Unemployment has remained nearly unchanged
- Inflation remains above the 2% target, partly due to supply-side issues including energy prices
Points of divergence
- The Federal Reserve has maintained this rate level since December 2025, having previously lowered it three times before. — kommerant
- This was the first FOMC meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh, nominated by President Donald Trump. — kommerant
- President Trump criticized former Fed Chair Jerome Powell for slow rate cuts, alleging it was done to maintain high government borrowing costs. — kommerant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Fed expected to leave key rate at 3.5-3.75% — Интерфакс
- ФРС в пятый раз подряд сохранила ставку на уровне 3,5–3,75% — Коммерсантъ