The Fed decision, explained. Eight meetings a year that move every asset.
By Nexqual Desk ·
The Fed decision, explained. Eight meetings a year that move every asset.
The Federal Reserve’s FOMC sets a target range for the federal funds rate, the rate banks charge each other overnight. It meets eight times a year.
Statement · 2:00 PM ET → Press conference · 2:30 PM ET
A 0.25-point cut moves the target from 4.25–4.50% to 4.00–4.25%.
How to read it:
• Lower rates make borrowing cheaper and usually help stocks.
• Markets price in the decision weeks ahead; the surprise is what moves them.
• Dissents and wording changes can matter more than the decision.
Watch out: A cut is not always bullish. If the Fed cuts because the economy is weakening, stocks can fall.
Next up: Buybacks.
Education only. Not investment advice.
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