Head of Macro Economic Research at Baida: The Federal Reserve may lower GDP expectations and raise inflation expectations

ChainCatcher news, Frederik Ducrozet, head of macroeconomic research at Pictet Wealth Management, stated in a report that the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at tonight's meeting, and Fed Chair Powell may reiterate that there is no rush to cut rates. It is anticipated that the Fed will lower its GDP forecast for 2025, raise its inflation forecast, and acknowledge increased uncertainty.

The dot plot is expected to show that the median expectation for two rate cuts this year remains unchanged, with risks leaning towards one rate cut. The Fed is expected to cut rates once in June, and due to inflation accelerating again, there will be no further cuts in 2025.