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The Federal Reserve indicated that interest rate reductions may become possible later this year if inflation continues to slow.
Recent inflation data showed encouraging signs of moderation, increasing expectations that policymakers could begin easing monetary policy in the coming months.
Financial markets reacted positively, with major U.S. stock indices closing higher while Treasury yields declined as investors welcomed the outlook.
Although no immediate decision has been announced, officials emphasized that future policy actions will remain dependent on incoming economic data.
Analysts believe that any rate cuts would aim to support sustainable economic growth while ensuring inflation continues moving toward the Federal Reserve’s long-term target.