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Key Takeaways From Fed Decision to Hold Rates Steady

Gennadiy Goldberg, head of U.S. rates strategy at TD Securities, shares his analysis on the upcoming U.S. fed rate decision.

(Bloomberg) -- Here are key takeaways from the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision on Wednesday:

  • Federal Open Market Committee votes unanimously to maintain benchmark rate in target range of 4.25%-4.5%
  • Statement removes language noting that labor market conditions have generally eased, saying instead that “the unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level” and “labor market conditions remain solid”
  • Statement removes reference to ongoing progress toward officials' 2% inflation goal, noting “inflation remains somewhat elevated”
  • Statement maintains language saying risks to achieving employment and inflation goals “are roughly in balance”
  • Statement maintains language that “in considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments” to rates, officials will assess incoming data, evolving outlook and balance of risks

--With assistance from Catarina Saraiva.

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