#FOMCMeeting Update 🍒📊

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is holding its two-day policy meeting on May 6–7, 2025. Here’s what we know so far:

• Interest Rates: Markets widely expect the Fed to hold rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, aligning with previous forecasts.

• Last Meeting Recap: Back in March 2024, the Fed kept rates at a 23-year high (5.25%–5.50%) and signaled three possible rate cuts for the year.

• What to Watch: The Fed’s updated economic projections and dot plot could reveal new clues about future moves.

• Focus Areas: Inflation trends and growth outlook remain central, especially as markets navigate mixed signals.

Key Takeaways from Past Meetings:

• Rate Cuts Ahead? The Fed still plans to lower rates by 0.75% in 2024, though the timing remains a hot debate.

• Inflation Target: The 2% inflation goal continues to shape policy.

• Growth Outlook: Revised projections show stronger-than-expected economic resilience.

Stay tuned — the Fed’s next move could have major implications for markets and your portfolio.