Chicken Little and Br'er Powell say: "The sky is falling

[Shootist Comitatus]

Run and tell The King.

Federal Reserve's Upcoming Decisions:

Interest Rate Outlook: The Federal Reserve is set to announce its interest rate decision this week, with expectations of maintaining rates between 4.25% and 4.5%. Investors are keenly awaiting the Fed's quarterly economic projections and the "dot plot" to gauge future monetary policy directions.

Economic Projections: Alongside the rate decision, the Fed will release updated projections covering GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, and interest rates, providing insights into the economic outlook amidst ongoing trade tensions.

Market Recap:
Last week, U.S. stocks experienced a significant rally, marking their best day in months. The S&P 500 surged 2.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.6%. This uptick was largely driven by Senate actions to avert a partial government shutdown and robust performances in Big Tech and AI-related stocks.

S&P 500: +2.1%

NASDAQ: +2.6%

Dow Jones: +1.7%



Economic Conditions
The U.S. economy continues to navigate challenges, including trade tensions and inflationary pressures. Recent tariffs have introduced uncertainties, impacting various sectors. However, consumer spending remains robust, and the labor market shows resilience with an unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%. These mixed signals suggest a cautious yet optimistic economic outlook.
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[Milldawg]

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