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⏰ The Timeline (GMT / ET)
Volatility typically spikes twice: first at the Data Release (algo reaction), and second during the Press Conference (more human reaction).
17:30 GMT / 1:30 PM ET: 🔴 YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM BEGINS
18:00 GMT / 2:00 PM ET: 👨💻 THE DATA DROP
The Decision: The Headline Rate (Hold)
The Statement: Specific word changes vs January
The SEP: CRITICAL Quarterly release: the Fed’s updated 3-year economic projections
The Dot Plot: CRITICAL Quarterly release: where each member expects rates to go
18:30 GMT / 2:30 PM ET: 🎙️ THE SPEECH
Jerome Powell’s opening statement
Press Q&A
22:00 GMT / 6:00 PM ET: 📝 THE DEBRIEF NEWSLETTER
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