How to Read the Fed’s Projections Like a Pro

The forecasts will offer a glimpse of the path for policy at a highly uncertain moment for economy — and the central bank.

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 ...

A split Fed: 2026 dot plot reveals strong divide on rate cut outlook

The Fed’s latest dot plot shows a sharply divided outlook for 2026, with policymakers split on the quantum of easing.
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 Colby Smith Federal Reserve officials are scheduled to release their ...