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The Fed Keeps It Steady
Mar 20, 2025
The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady, but economic uncertainty looms. Netflix's costly venture, 'The Electric State,' raises eyebrows about high-budget filmmaking in the streaming world. Beacon Roofing shifts from skepticism to considering acquisitions amid market challenges. Meanwhile, biotech investments face turmoil due to high interest rates, and quantum computing shows potential for transformative change. The hosts delve into listener questions, tackling insights on industrial stocks and tech investments.
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- The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates amidst rising inflation expectations suggests a stabilizing influence on the market, despite economic uncertainties.
- Netflix's strategy of investing heavily in high-budget films faces scrutiny, raising concerns about sustainability and long-term audience engagement after initial viewing spikes.
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Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decisions
The Federal Reserve opted to maintain interest rates between 4.25% and 4.5%, which was met with relief in the markets. Chair Jay Powell indicated that while inflation remains a concern, it is gradually decreasing and acknowledged the increasing uncertainty in the economic outlook. The FOMC also revised its economic growth forecast down to 1.7% from the previous 2.1% while raising the inflation outlook to 2.8% from 2.5%. Powell highlighted that the impact of tariffs is contributing significantly to inflation expectations, complicating long-term projections.
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