🔥 POWELL'S FINAL FOMC — TODAY. THE LAST DECISION BEFORE EVERYTHING CHANGES.
Today at 2:00 PM ET, Jerome Powell chairs his last-ever FOMC meeting. After nearly 8 years leading the Fed, he steps down May 15. The rate stays at 3.50–3.75% — that's 100% priced in. But the number is NOT the story today.
⚠️ What markets are really watching
Is this pause temporary — or the start of "higher for longer" forever?
Will Powell admit oil-driven inflation is structural, not transitory?
Does he hint at what Warsh will inherit — or stay silent?
📊 The data Powell faces RIGHT NOW
CPI March: 3.3% ▲
WTI Oil: $100+ ▲
Brent: $107 ▲
Rates: 3.50–3.75% ⏸
🌍 4 Supply Shocks Powell Never Expected
Post-COVID demand explosion
Russia–Ukraine war energy crisis
Trump tariff trade war
US–Iran war + Strait of Hormuz blockade
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