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What is the Fed expected to do today?

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The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged today, despite calls for cuts from some board members and President Trump. Most analysts and market participants anticipate no immediate change, but the meeting may set the stage for a possible rate cut in September.

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Why there’s so much drama around this Fed meeting

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  • President Trump has repeatedly called for major interest rate cuts from the Fed. 6s
  • The market anticipates almost no chance of a rate cut at this meeting. 24s
  • Two Fed governors are expected to dissent and vote for a rate cut, an uncommon occurrence. 44s
  • Fed Governor Christopher Waller, a likely dissenter, is considered a possible successor to Powell. 1m 2s
  • While no rate change is expected now, the meeting could pave the way for a future cut. 1m 22s
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Why there’s so much drama around this Fed meeting
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CNN
21 hours ago
Why there’s so much drama around this Fed meeting

The bottom line is the Fed is unlikely to change interest rates today, despite some internal dissent.

Latest CNBC Fed Survey shows growing concern about market valuation
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2 days ago
Latest CNBC Fed Survey shows growing concern about market valuation

No change expected at this meeting this month but 65 percent see a cut in September.

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Survey shows three-way tie in race to replace Fed Chair Powell

The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at its meeting this week and is on track for a possible cut in September.

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Expectations are that the FOMC will keep rates on hold, with two members advocating for a cut and September seen as the likely timing for any move.

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