Citi Pushes Forecast for U.S. Fed Rate Cuts to May

Citi Bank has delayed its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in 2025 from March to May, citing updated economic outlook factors.

Summary

Citi Bank now expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates in May 2025 rather than in March, according to updated projections reported by Jinshi. The revision reflects shifts in anticipated economic conditions that may influence the central bank’s policy timing.

Terms & Concepts
  • Federal Reserve: The central bank of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, including setting interest rates.
  • Interest rate cuts: A monetary policy action where a central bank lowers its benchmark lending rate to stimulate economic activity.