With this decision in place, all eyes will now be on Jerome Powell\u2019s upcoming address at 21:30 T\u00fcrkiye time, where investors and analysts hope to gain insight into the Fed\u2019s outlook.<\/p>\n
This decision comes at a time of heightened economic uncertainty. Shifts in trade policy under the Trump administration, widespread job cuts within the federal workforce, and broader financial pressures have raised concerns about slowing economic momentum.<\/p>\n
Although the post-election period initially sparked optimism, key indicators now suggest consumer spending and job creation are losing steam. Efforts to downsize government operations, spearheaded by Elon Musk\u2019s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have intensified these challenges, particularly in regions dependent on federal employment.<\/p>\n