The updated projections see the Fed funds target rate edging down to 5.1% by the end of next year, and to 3.9% by the end of 2025. Since the Fed began tightening in March, core inflation has cooled. But its slow descent toward the central bank’s 2% target has been slow and uneven. The SEP forecasts inflation to drop to 3.3% by year-end, and to approach the central bank’s average annual 2% target.
‘On the edge…’: What social media conversations reveal about the current market mood
Social media analysis reveals bleak market sentiments among investors and experts. Market veteran Shankar Sharma highlights that the downturn is local and needs local solutions.
March 17, 2025