The Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for the fourth consecutive meeting, signaling a cautious wait-and-see strategy ๐. Despite some cooling in inflation data ๐, Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that more evidence is needed before considering a rate cut ๐ง .
๐ The Fedโs 2025 outlook still hints at two possible rate cuts, but with rising tariff risks and economic uncertainty, many policymakers remain divided. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump stirred the pot by calling Powell โstupidโ ๐ฃ๏ธ and demanding an aggressive 2% rate cut to boost the economy ๐ต.
๐ฌ So, what can we expect now?
โ Rate cuts in late 2025 seem likely โ if inflation continues to ease.
โ But any unexpected rise in prices or geopolitical tensions could delay that move.
๐ For now, investors are watching economic data closely and positioning accordingly.
๐ My Positioning Strategy:
Holding short-term bonds for safety ๐
Staying cautious on rate-sensitive stocks like tech ๐
Watching gold and Bitcoin as hedges against policy uncertainty ๐ชโ๏ธ
What about you?
Do you expect cuts this year โ or more delays ahead?
๐ Share your thoughts below and letโs discuss! ๐ฌ
