The Fed wrapped up its June 17–18 meeting, keeping rates steady at 4.25–4.50%, citing persistent inflation risks from tariffs, oil price spikes, and geopolitical tensions 🌍⚠️ . Officials emphasized their data-driven “wait-and-see” stance, pushing any rate cuts toward September or later 📉⏳ . The dot‑plot is expected to signal just one cut this year — a more cautious outlook than March projected 📅👀 . All eyes now on Chair Powell’s press conference for clues