The Fed Hits Pause… Again – What It Means for the Market
Dear reader,
Well, the Federal Reserve wrapped up another policy meeting yesterday – and as expected, the central bank left interest rates unchanged.
No surprise there. The Fed has been signaling a "higher for longer" approach for months now.
But let's talk about what this really means – not just for the headlines, but for your portfolio.
The central bank held the fed-funds rate steady between 4.25% and 4.5% – marking the third straight meeting with no hike or cut.
That's not necessarily a bad thing. It tells us the Fed is still walking a fine line: trying to fight inflation without putting the brakes too hard on the economy.
Chair Jerome Powell didn't drop any bombshells in his post-meeting comments. He acknowledged that inflation is still sticky… but he also recognized that the labor market remains strong and that the effects of recent tariffs are still playing out.
Translation? The Fed is waiting for more clarity before making its next move.
Meanwhile, the market seemed to breathe a small sigh of relief. Stocks finished the day in the green, with the S&P 500 up modestly. Investors are trying to figure out what comes next – and the reality is, so is the Fed.
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Why I'm Still Bullish on the Bigger Picture
Here's my take: This isn't a market to run from. Yes, volatility will continue. But rate cuts could still be on the table later this year, especially if growth slows more than expected. And when that pivot happens, you'll want to be positioned in the right names before the crowd catches on.
So don't get distracted by every twist and turn. Keep your focus on long-term trends. The opportunities are still there... You just have to stay disciplined and look past the noise.
Keep pushing forward!
Here's to the future,
Matt McCall
Editor, Market Insights
