#FOMCMeeting

🏦 FOMC Decision & Statement

•The Fed held the federal funds rate steady at 4.25%–4.50%, marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change .

•Policymakers emphasized clarity: they’re in “wait‑and‑see” mode, closely monitoring inflation, labor market trends, tariffs, and global political risks—including oil price volatility .

•The release of the updated “dot plot” suggests fewer rate cuts in 2025 compared to March—most officials now expect either one or two cuts later this year, pushing potential cuts toward September or later