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🎤 3. Powell’s Press Conference
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is holding a live news conference today after the rate decision to explain the reasoning behind it, including how the Fed views inflation, jobs, and the outlook for future policy. �
PBS
Markets will be paying especially close attention to what he says about future interest rate moves — whether the Fed expects cuts later in the year or possibly stays on hold for longer.
📊 4. Market Reaction
Ahead of the official announcement:
U.S. stock markets (like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq) were trading higher, showing investors were optimistic before the Fed statement. �
The Wall Street Journal
Markets have priced in a very high probability (around ~97 %) that the Fed would not change rates today. (based on CME data) �
Trading Economics
🔎 5. Political & Leadership Context
This meeting comes at a politically sensitive time:
Powell is under political pressure and scrutiny, including a federal investigation — an unusual situation for a Fed chair. �
Wikipedia
President Trump has publicly stated he plans to nominate a successor to Powell before his term ends in May 2026. �
Reuters
That context doesn’t directly affect the policy decision today, but it influences expectations about the future direction of U.S. monetary policy.
❓ What Happens Next
The official rate decision statement and Powell’s press conference remarks will clarify the Fed’s view of inflation, the labor market, and future rate paths.
The next FOMC meeting after this one is on March 17–18, 2026