https://goodinfo.net/en/tags/macroeconomics/goodinfo.net daily curated global news: AI, tech, finance, and world affairs.Hugo -- gohugo.ioengoodinfo.netSat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0800https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/finance/fed-rate-cut/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0800goodinfo.nethttps://goodinfo.net/en/posts/finance/fed-rate-cut/Due to recent weak employment data, markets widely expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 basis points at the June meeting, with the probability priced in federal funds rate futures rising to 78%.<h2 id="-full-story">📰 Full Story</h2> <p>Markets widely expect the <strong>Federal Reserve</strong> to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its June meeting.</p> <h3 id="data-supporting-the-cut">Data Supporting the Cut</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Employment</strong>: April non-farm payrolls added only 85,000 jobs, far below the expected 180,000</li> <li><strong>Inflation</strong>: Core PCE price index dropped to 0.1% month-over-month, the lowest since 2021</li> <li><strong>Manufacturing PMI</strong>: Contracted for the third consecutive month, indicating ongoing economic slowdown</li> </ul> <h3 id="market-expectations">Market Expectations</h3> <p>Federal funds rate futures show a <strong>78%</strong> probability of a 25 basis point cut in June, up significantly from 52% at the start of the month.</p> <p>Wall Street analysts broadly agree that the Fed will deliver clearer dovish signals at its next meeting.</p> <hr> <p><em>Source: Bloomberg, CME FedWatch</em></p>financeFederal ReserveInterest RatesMacroeconomics