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The Dot Plot, Explained: Understanding How the Fed Forecasts

(Bloomberg) -- It’s almost certainly the most closely scrutinized scatter chart in financial markets. Every three months since January 2012, the Federal Reserve has sent analysts scurrying by updating ...
The New York Times

How to Read the Fed’s Projections Like a Pro

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave rates unchanged on Wednesday. But Wall Street is focused on what comes in 2024 — and beyond. By Jeanna Smialek Federal Reserve officials are scheduled to ...
U.S. News & World Report

Fed Chair Powell Signals Possible Tweaks to 'Dot Plot' Rate-Path Forecasts

(Reuters) -Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday signaled potential changes for the Fed's closely watched "dot plot" interest-rate projections as part of a broad policy framework review ...
Barron's

Fed Officials Are Divided in Their Interest-Rate Outlook. How to Make Sense of the ‘Dot Plot.’

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates this past week by a quarter of a percentage point. But where rates go from here is a coin toss, at best, given that Fed members’ latest forecasts diverge widely.
The New York Times

How to Read the Fed’s Projections Like a Pro

The Federal Reserve will release fresh economic estimates on Wednesday. Here’s how to read the outlook for 2025 and beyond. By Jeanna Smialek Federal Reserve officials are scheduled to release a fresh ...