The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady this week, focusing on Jay Powell's press conference and future economic plans. The US labor market is strong, inflation is stable, and the wild card is President Trump's new policies.
The Fed is on hold, with a one basis point chance of a rate move.
The US labor market remains strong, but long-term unemployment is at a three-year high.
Inflation is stable, but the Fed is watching inflation expectations closely.
President Trump's new policies are a wild card that could affect the Fed's decisions.