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🇺🇸 FOMC Meeting Recap – June 18, 2025 📉📊

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 4.25–4.50%, marking its third straight pause. Despite strong pressure from former President Trump to slash rates, the Fed held its ground, reaffirming its independence🏛️. Trump hinted he might "force something" if inflation cools further and rates remain unchanged .

The updated dot plot now shows just one rate cut in 2025, scaled back from earlier projections of two 📉. The Fed cited uncertainty from trade tariffs, mixed labor data, and geopolitical risks .

Markets are eyeing September as the most likely window for a potential cut, depending on upcoming data 🗓️. Chair Powell emphasized a cautious, data-driven path forward staying firm amid political noise 📈.