FOMC MEETING ALERT — Market Volatility Incoming!

Traders, get ready — this week’s Fed meeting is a potential game-changer.

Key Dates to Watch:

Fed Meeting: May 6–7, 2025

Rate Decision: 2:00 AM (Hanoi Time), May 8

Powell’s Presser: 2:30 AM — don’t miss it.

Current Fed Rate: 4.25%–4.50% (unchanged since Dec 2024)

What’s Driving the Fed Mood:

Q1 GDP: -0.3% — first contraction in a while

April Jobs: +177K — solid, but slowing

Core PCE Inflation: +2.6% YoY — still sticky

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What’s Likely to Happen?

The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, but the market’s already pricing in potential rate cuts — July and December are on the radar.

Market Signals to Know:

Gold surged to $3,357.63/oz — flight to safety + weaker dollar

Bond yields falling — a classic pre-cut indicator

S&P 500 paused after 9 green days — waiting for Powell’s cue

Crypto traders: $BTC, $ETH, and $SOL are entering the Fed vortex — volatility ahead!

Bottom Line:

Powell’s likely to stay cautious — inflation and jobs are