Fed May Slash Rates Twice in 2025 as Economic Slowdown Looms

Economists anticipate two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in 2025, according to a recent report by BlockBeats, highlighting Melanie Baker’s predictions. However, these cuts are not anticipated before the latter half of the year, when economic slowdown indicators become clearer. Baker points to rising recession risks and a weakening outlook for global and U.S. economies. Despite these concerns, she leans towards a moderate slowdown rather than a full-blown recession, likely influenced by the suspension of reciprocal tariffs and President Trump’s responses to market pressures.