#FOMCMeeting

US Federal Meeting #FOMCMeeting: What has changed? 🤔🏦

The entire world is awaiting the decisions of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, and this is not without reason! These meetings shape the course of the global economy, not just the American one. 📈📉

What happened in the last meeting?

The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at their current range. ⏸️ The decision was largely expected, but the focus was on the statements of Chairman Jerome Powell and the committee's future outlook.

Key points:

Inflation remains high: Despite its slowdown, inflation is still above the desired target of 2%. The Fed wants more conclusive evidence of a sustainable decline. 🔥

Future hints: The Fed indicated the possibility of lowering the interest rate once this year, instead of the previous expectations of three times. 📉 This means that high-interest rates may stay with us a little longer.

Labor market strength: The American labor market remains strong, giving the Fed flexibility to maintain its tight monetary policy to combat inflation. 💪

What does this mean for you? 🧐

For investors: The state of anticipation may continue in the markets. Future decisions will depend heavily on upcoming inflation data. 📊

For consumers: The cost of borrowing will remain high for now. 💳

In short, the Fed remains cautious.