BOT deputy governor said the central bank will keep its economic growth forecasts at 2.3% for this year and 1.8% for 2027.

Kevin Warsh said he will not disclose details of future Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate decisions or provide forward guidance. He called today’s rate decision careful, serious and responsible, and said the Fed had been preparing and deliberating for about 110–120 days. Warsh said the decision was based on the Fed’s assessment of current conditions, employment trends and economic strength, not driven by market forces. He added that markets sometimes try to anticipate policy and that he watches market prices for information, but today’s decision was made independently.

伊朗外交部发言人：任何针对伊斯兰教圣地的侵略行为，尤其是针对麦加、麦地那和阿克萨清真寺的侵略，以及对前往这些圣地的朝觐者和周边居民构成威胁的行为，都应受到谴责。