$BTC #FOMCMeeting – June 2025 Update

The U.S. Federal Reserve concluded its June 2025 FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting with a decision to hold interest rates steady, maintaining the benchmark rate at 5.25%–5.50%. This move comes amid persistent inflation pressures and a resilient labor market.

Key Highlights:

No Rate Cut Yet: Despite market hopes for a rate reduction, the Fed emphasized it needs "greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2%" before easing.

Economic Outlook: The Fed upgraded its GDP growth forecast and noted continued strength in consumer spending and employment.

Dot Plot Projections: New projections suggest only ne rate cut in 2025, fewer than previously expected, signaling a longer period of higher rates.

Chair Powell’s Remarks: Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged progress on inflation but stressed the need for "more data" before changing policy direction.

Market Reaction:

Stocks showed mixed reactions while bond yields rose, reflecting investor recalibration on the Fed’s tightening stance.

👉 This meeting reaffirms the Fed's data-driven approach, with a cautious path ahead for any monetary easing.

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