Don’t Expect an Interest-Rate Cut. Focus on the ‘Dot Plot’ Instead.

From Dow Jones & Company: 2025-06-18 02:08:00

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged after their two-day policy meeting. Investors are eagerly awaiting the updated Summary of Economic Projections, which will indicate how many rate cuts policymakers anticipate making this year. The quarterly SEP includes forecasts for inflation, unemployment, and economic growth, along with the dot plot showing where each Fed official expects interest rates to be. In March, the median forecast suggested two rate cuts in 2025, lowering the federal funds rate target range to 3.75%-4.00% by year end.



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