Metropolitan Bank

06/20/2026

06/16/2026

06/06/2026

Is the conflict in Iran and the recent tariff policies hurting the U.S. economy? Not yet.

May nonfarm payroll growth came in stronger than expected, with 172,000 jobs added, while the unemployment rate remained low at 4.3%. Although 1Q2026 GDP growth was revised downward to an annualized rate of 1.6%, the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee remains concerned about inflation.

As a result, we do not expect the Fed to cut its benchmark overnight borrowing rate at its next meeting on June 17, 2026, nor do we anticipate rate cuts during the remainder of 2026 or 2027. In fact, the Fed could raise rates later in 2026 if inflationary pressures persist.

06/05/2026

A great day on the course for an even greater cause. ⛳

We were proud to sponsor and field a team at the Asian Health Services Golf Tournament on June 1. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with community partners while supporting an organization that works every day to improve access to quality healthcare and advance health equity throughout our region.

Thank you to Asian Health Services for hosting such a fantastic event and for the important work you do year-round. We're honored to support your mission and grateful to be part of such a meaningful day.

Asian Health Services

05/29/2026

05/15/2026

Scammers are increasingly targeting older adults through urgent, emotional requests designed to create panic and pressure. Take a moment to talk with your loved ones about the warning signs of financial scams. Awareness can make all the difference. 💙

05/08/2026

To the moms who nurture, guide, protect, and plan for the future every day — thank you. 💛
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Metropolitan Bank.

05/04/2026

The ’s met on April 29, 2026, and held the steady for the third consecutive meeting. Policymakers remain cautious about , particularly as geopolitical tensions in Iran continue to drive volatility in oil, natural gas, helium (a key input in semiconductor manufacturing), and fertilizer prices.
With U.S. still expanding at an annualized rate of 2.0% in the first quarter of 2026, the Fed appears in no rush to ease policy. As a result, are unlikely in 2026 and may not materialize until well into 2027.

04/11/2026

Despite the war in Iran, we're not headed into a , but will be with us for months to come. March headline increased by 3.3%, the highest since 2022, and core CPI increased by 2.6%, year-over year, still above the Fed's 2.0% inflation target and expected to go higher in the coming months. That's more reason for the Fed's to do nothing to its overnight for the rest of the year, including at its next meeting on April 29, 2026.