SUMMARY OF FED DECISION (3/19/2025):
1. Fed leaves rates unchanged for the 2nd consecutive meeting (Actual: 4.50%, Forecast: 4.50%, Previous: 4.50%).
2. Fed says economic uncertainty has increased.
3. The median forecast suggests 50 basis points of rate cuts in 2025.
4. Balance sheet runoff will slow starting April 1st.
5. Fed significantly lowers growth projections for 2025.
6. Inflation forecasts for 2025 are revised upward.
The Fed PAUSE officially continues.
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