#FOMCMeeting anticipation is palpable this week.

Market participants globally are dissecting every data point and Fed speaker comment, trying to gauge the Committee's next move.

While a pause in rate hikes is widely expected, the real focus will be on the updated economic projections – the infamous "dot plot."

Will the median dot signal one more hike before year-end, or confirm a prolonged hold? Equally critical is the discussion around Quantitative Tightening (QT).

Any hints about slowing the pace of balance sheet runoff could significantly impact longer-term yields.

The forward guidance within the statement and Chair Powell's press conference tone will be meticulously parsed for clues on the duration of restrictive policy and potential pivot timing.

Volatility often spikes around the release and Powell's remarks, making this a key event for positioning across asset classes.

The Fed's communication will shape expectations for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.