#FOMCWatch Latest update on the U.S. Federal Reserve (FOMC)

🔔 Next FOMC Meeting:

July 30-31, 2025

📌 Current market expectations:

Probability of rate cut: 🔻 High

Current federal funds rate: 5.25% – 5.50%

Inflation (latest CPI - June 2025): 3.1% year-over-year

Unemployment (latest data - June 2025): 4.1%

Q2 2025 GDP (anticipated): Moderate growth

📈 Points that the Fed is monitoring:

Inflation slowing down but still above the 2% target

Cooling labor market

Resilient consumption but signs of credit fatigue

💬 Recent statements from Fed members:

"The door is open for cuts if the data allows." – Chicago Fed

"We have not yet won the battle against inflation." – New York Fed

📉 Impact on markets:

$BTC and risk assets appear optimistic amid possible monetary easing

Indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue at historic highs

The U.S. dollar (DXY) slightly weakens