#FOMCMeeting

🚀 FOMC Meeting Day: Key Trader Prep

Fed

Timing:

⏰ Decision at 2 PM ET | Press Conference at 2:30 PM ET.

What to Watch:

✅ Rates Hold at 5.50%? (Priced at 99% probability)

✅ Dot Plot Shifts: 2024 cut projections (1 vs. 3 cuts?)

✅ Powell’s Tone: Hawkish/dovish signals on inflation.

Pre-Meeting Moves:

🔻 USD Strengthens ahead of decision.

🔺 Tech Stocks Dip on rate uncertainty.

⚡ VIX ↑ 8% as hedges tighten.

Trader Checklist:

1️⃣ Trim overexposed positions.

2️⃣ Set stops on leveraged trades.

3️⃣ Have liquid capital ready for opportunities.

Post-Conference Plays:

Dovish pivot? → Long bonds (TLT), tech (QQQ).

Hawkish hold? → Short gold (GLD), buy USD (UUP).

Remember:

"FOMC days reward the patient, punish the reckless."

Disclaimer : DYOR , No Fin Advisor , Stay agile. Trade smart.