The Federal Reserve will keep short-term interest rates unchanged when it concludes its next meeting, experts say, as solid economic growth, moderating inflation and a "low-hire, low-fire" labor market support current policy.
Of more interest is how Fed Chair Jerome Powell handles the press conference following the release of the central bank's policy statement. The Fed's independence has come under question, and Powell is set to preside over just two more meetings before his term as Fed chief ends on May 15. While Powell could remain on the Fed board for the remainder of his full term, he could also choose to step aside entirely.
