US Federal Reserve Set to Halt Rate Adjustments in First Decision Post-Trump Inauguration

The Federal Reserve is anticipated to maintain interest rates at their current level this week, having lowered borrowing costs by one percentage point since September. In December, Fed policymakers revised the projected number of rate cuts for 2025 to a median of two, citing considerations related to Trump's economic policies. The yield on the 10-year Treasury stands at 4.549%, slightly lower than the rate on Friday, which was over 4.6%. This pause by the Fed coincides with a slight increase in inflation, a robust labor market, and strong economic growth.