29 June Market Analysis
29 June Market Analysis Drew McFinance June 29, 2025
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Latest News - The Fed Maintains Rates
Latest News - The Fed Maintains Rates Drew McFinance June 28, 2025 Hello McFinancers! Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s been happening in the world of money, markets, and macro trends: Topics Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Cautious Outlook The Federal Reserve kept its target interest rate at 4.25% to 4.5%. Officials said the economy is growing at a solid pace, with low unemployment and steady job gains. Inflation is still above the Fed’s 2% goal, but price pressures have eased somewhat. The Fed said uncertainty around the outlook has lessened but is still high. It will keep shrinking its balance sheet and watch data closely to decide if more rate moves are needed. The Fed’s decision to pause signals stability, but inflation remains a risk. For investors, this means stocks could hold steady while bonds stay sensitive to inflation data. Rate-sensitive sectors like housing and utilities may face pressure. Holding a mix of equities, short-duration bonds, and inflation-linked asse...