Post Fed Q&A June 2025

Like a Thermostat Set to “Let’s Wait and See”
  Laura: So, another meeting the Fed’s on hold? Will: The Fed decided to keep interest rates right where they are—like a thermostat set to “let’s wait and see.” They think the current setting is...

Post Fed Q&A May 2025

Wait-and-See, and See Some More Laura: So what did the Fed do at this meeting? Will: They did what they’ve mastered over the past few months nothing. Rates were held steady for the third straight meeting at 4.25-4.50%, and the decision was unanimous. If this...

Post Fed Q&A March 2025

Laura: No change in rates, what did we learn today? Will: This FOMC meeting seemed to repeat a lot of what we heard at the January meeting. Mainly, that there is a lot of uncertainty due to the number of variables in play regarding how this administration’s plans are...

Post Fed Q&A December 2024

Laura: Maybe it’s the holiday season, or maybe we’re just worn out from all the speculation about the next four years, but the lead-up to this FOMC meeting felt low-key.   Will: Totally agree—and maybe my Nyquil haze is helping keep it that way. Nothing like battling...