#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, concluding today, June 18, 2025, has been a focal point for global financial markets. As widely anticipated, the Federal Reserve has maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25%–4.50%. This marks the fourth consecutive meeting where rates have remained unchanged, signaling the Fed's cautious stance amidst persistent economic uncertainties.

Market participants were keenly awaiting any forward guidance from Chairman Powell's press conference, especially regarding the possibility of future rate cuts. While the current consensus leans towards a potential cut in September, the Fed's statements emphasize a data-dependent approach, taking into account labor market conditions, inflation pressures, and broader financial and international developments. The updated Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), often referred to as the "dot plot," will provide crucial insights into individual FOMC members' expectations for the path of interest rates and key economic indicators like GDP growth and unemployment. The committee acknowledged that the risks of both higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen, highlighting the delicate balance they aim to strike in achieving their dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability.

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