Federal Reserve Holds Steady Again as First Meeting Under Chair Walsh Signals Hawkish Turn and Reform Task Force Launch
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% for the fourth consecutive time, matching market expectations. New Chair Walsh’s first meeting showed a hawkish surprise with half of policymakers predicting a rate cut this year. He announced five special task forces to reform communication, balance sheet, and inflation framework, signaling a major policy shift.