Fed Freeze: Powell Holds Rates, But All Eyes on the Dot Plot Drama 🧐

The Fed keeps rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%—but Powell’s 2:30 PM press conference could shake markets. Will the dot plot hint at a cut… or a curveball?

🏛️ The Fed Holds—But Is a Storm Brewing?

📌 Here’s What You Need to Know:

• 🔒 Fed expected to hold rates at 4.25%–4.50% today — CME shows 99.9% odds

• 🗣️ Powell’s 2:30 PM presser is the real event — eyes on the dot-plot and tone

• 🇺🇸 Trump is pressing hard for cuts — but the Fed is keeping its cool

👉 What’s behind the curtain?

• 3 Market Scenarios Based on Powell’s Messaging

• Rate Cut Timeline: Sept? Dec? Never?

• What It Means for Stocks, Bonds, and Your Wallet