FOMC week: what's your playbook?
Fed week brings the decision, the statement, the projections and the press conference — four events in one afternoon (what to watch).
How do you structure it?
- what you do with positions before the decision
- which part of the afternoon you trade, if any
- how you handle the press conference's headlines
The dot plot guide prepares you for the projections.
Background: The Fed's dot plot and economic projections explained
Four times a year Fed officials publish where they think interest rates are heading. How to read the dot plot, and why it can move the dollar more than the decision.
How often does the Fed publish the dot plot?
Four times a year, with the Summary of Economic Projections at the March, June, September and December FOMC meetings.
Is the dot plot a forecast of Fed policy?
It shows each official's view of appropriate policy at the time, not a commitment. The median dot is widely watched, but projections change as economic conditions change.
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