#FOMCMeeting REVIEW: The FOMC just held its meeting, and the only thing that rose faster than interest rates was Jerome Powell's blood pressure when someone mentioned "soft landing."
Wall Street bros: "Rates are on hold, we're on a month!"
Powell: raises an eyebrow "Did I stutter?"
Meanwhile, every millennial with a mortgage:
"Can I refinance now?"
FOMC: "That will be a no from us, buddy."
Markets react like this:
Stocks: up
Bonds: confused
Crypto: partying like it's 2021
Gold: sipping tea
Recession: waiting in the lobby like for a dentist appointment
Powell's official statement: "We'll do what we have to do."
Translation: "We'll improvise with the graphs."
Honestly, the only constant at FOMC meetings is panic, confusion, and a new generation learning what "hawkish" means.
See you at the next meeting — bring popcorn and an economist for emotional support.