🎯 Breaking: Fed Holds Steady — Eyes on the Dot‑Plot & Powell's Tone
🔹 FOMC Decision (June 18, 2025):
– Market almost 100% confident rates stay at **4.25–4.50%**
– All focus now shifts to the updated dot‑plot and Powell’s press conference for hints on future cuts
💵 Dollar & Gold Reaction:
– USD’s next move hinges on whether the Fed signals a hawkish pause or opens the door to easing. A more hawkish tilt could send the dollar higher
– Gold (~$3,385) and safe‑havens are under pressure, but still buffered by geopolitical tension
⚡ Crypto Watch:
– Bitcoin/XRP tied to the Fed’s tone—hawkish = pressure, dovish = relief
– BTC traders zooming in on dot‑plot projections – fewer cuts = bearish scenario
🧩 Take Action:
1. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 & Predict: Will the dot‑plot show 1 or 2 cuts for 2025?
2. **𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 the Poll:**
👍 One cut this year
👎 Two cuts still expected
3. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 Soon: Follow live at 18:00 UTC—watch for Powell’s tone at ~18:30 UTC.
💡 Why It Matters NOW:
– Markets are jittery: oil above $75, equities mixed—geopolitical risk + Fed policy shape the path
– Crypto got the memo: Risk‑on assets move in sync with Fed narrative—this one could spark the next rally or dip
🔥 Over to you:
– Which way will Powell lean—hawk or dove?
– How will your portfolio react to dot‑plot signals?
Drop a comment, cast your vote, and stay tuned live!