The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its May 2025 meeting today, a pivotal event for long-term investors.
U.S. stock indexes were lower at midday as investors grappled with ongoing tariff concerns and awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting.
On May 5, 2025, global markets turned cautious as renewed uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy weighed on investor sentiment and ended the S&P 500’s nine-day winning streak.
The U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April, beating expectations and helping to support market sentiment late last week.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) plays a pivotal role in shaping U.S. monetary policy.
The U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April, beating economists’ expectations of 135,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%279.
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