FED STOPS HIKING! Rates HOLD at 3.5%–3.75%.
Powell confirms: "A rate hike is NOT anyone's base case." Tightening is FINISHED. The only question is WHEN they cut. Inflation is easing, tariffs are the main story. Core PCE excluding tariffs is barely above 2%. Growth remains strong, jobs stabilizing. Current policy is restrictive enough. Future decisions are meeting by meeting. No hikes expected. The system is shifting from restriction to stabilization. This is HUGE. The easing cycle is coming.
Disclaimer: Not financial advice.