All Eyes on Fed Decision as ECB and Canada Signal Further Easing

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% during this week’s FOMC meeting, despite President Trump’s push for cuts and lower oil prices.

Analysts point to slowing inflation and stable employment as reasons for the Fed’s cautious approach, with no immediate signs of further reductions. Markets are now watching Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments for hints on future policy shifts.

Meanwhile, the European Central Bank is likely to announce its fifth rate cut since last summer, reducing the key deposit rate to 2.75%.

ECB President Christine Lagarde remains optimistic about meeting inflation targets, dismissing criticism that the bank has been too slow in easing policy.

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In Canada, the central bank is expected to lower rates by 0.25% following December’s larger cut of 0.5%.

With weaker economic data, the Bank of Canada has indicated it will take a measured approach to any future reductions, evaluating each move based on the latest developments. Central banks globally continue to juggle inflation concerns and economic stability as markets await their next steps.

Alexander Zdravkov