On December 10, 2024, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced that it would maintain the federal funds rate at the current range of 4.75% to 5.00%. This decision follows previous rate cuts of 0.5 percentage points in September and 0.25 percentage points in November. Yna In its statement, the Fed noted, "Recent indicators suggest that economic activity is expanding at a solid pace, and while the labor market has softened, it remains strong." Yna This decision reflects the Fed's assessment that inflation is approaching its 2% target, and although the unemployment rate has risen to 4.2%, it remains at a low level. Reuters The Fed's decision to hold rates steady provides a signal of stability to the markets, with expectations of further adjustments based on future economic data.