Markets await Fed minutes: Is it time for monetary easing?

The US Federal Reserve released the minutes of its last meeting on April 9, 2025, an important document detailing the discussions and directions within the Federal Open Market Committee. These minutes come at a sensitive time when markets are experiencing significant volatility, especially with the escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China, prompting investors to seek safe havens such as gold, which has reached record highs.

Expectations indicate that the Fed may move towards easing monetary policy, especially in light of slowing economic growth and rising inflation rates. It is worth noting that the minutes of Federal Reserve meetings are typically released three weeks after the meeting date, meaning the next minutes will be released on April 30, 2025, after the committee's meeting scheduled for May 6-7, 2025.