The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, six days after President Donald Trump again demanded that the U.S. central bank cut borrowing costs during a rare presidential visit to its headquarters in Washington.

President Trump nominates Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve in a bid to lower interest rates, sparking debate over the Fed’s independence and future monetary policy direction.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s top U.S. economist now expects the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times in 2025, beginning with a 25-basis-point cut in September.