The Federal Reserve’s June FOMC meeting comes at a critical moment for the stock market.

While rates are forecast to remain unchanged, investors will scrutinize the updated dot plot as well as comments from Fed Chair Powell for hints on rate cuts and inflation trends.

With the Fed facing a barrage of tariffs and geopolitical-related uncertainty, its communication will be key in shaping market expectations and guiding investor sentiment.

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