The Federal Reserve is anticipated to lower interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, marking its first reduction in 2025.
The Fed is set to reveal its rate decision at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, with a news conference to follow.
This week, President Trump took to Truth Social to call on the committee and Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates aggressively, saying, “MUST CUT INTEREST RATES, NOW, AND BIGGER THAN [Powell] HAD IN MIND.”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a Tuesday interview, also urged the Fed to implement a more comprehensive cut.
“President Trump’s very sophisticated economically, and I think he has been right at almost every turn. The problem has been that the Fed has been behind the curve. We’re hoping they will start catching up in a rather fulsome way.”
Investors anticipate additional cuts at the Fed’s October and December meetings, with some analysts expecting reductions at every meeting through early 2026.
With Powell scheduled to speak to reporters after the decision, markets and the White House will be closely watching to see if Wednesday’s cut marks the beginning of a broader cycle—or if it’s just a cautious step.
By CEO NA Editorial Staff
