Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty; OECD Warns of Global Growth Slowdown
In today's episode, we delve into the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its interest rate policy and its revised economic projections for 2025. We also explore the OECD's latest global economic outlook, highlighting a slowdown in GDP growth and the impact of trade tensions. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these key economic developments and their implications for the future.Sources:https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcprojtabl20250319.pdfhttps://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/fed-meeting-preview--what-to-expect-from-the-march-2025-fomc-dec-250317https://www.peopleswealthmgmt.com/resources/2025/03/19/interest-rate-cuts-remain-likely-in-2025https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319b.htmhttps://economics.td.com/us-fomc-statementhttps://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2025/03/21/interest-rate-cuts-remain-2025https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/strategy/macroeconomics/fomc-meetinghttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htmhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcpresconf20250319.htmhttps://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/speeches/2025/wil250321https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo6dU3YUyZghttps://www.raymondjames.com/baycity-branch/commentary-and-insights/2025/03/19/interest-rate-cuts-remain-likely-in-2025https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/03/the-new-york-fed-dsge-model-forecast-march-2025/https://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/607167https://programbusiness.com/news/key-highlights-from-the-oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025/https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2025031701031/https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/03/17/oecd-trims-eurozone-growth-outlook-as-global-trade-tensions-bitehttps://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025_89af4857-en.htmlhttps://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-economy-oecd/https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-twenty-four/oecd-economic-outlook-march-2025/https://www.oecd.org/en/about/news/press-releases/2025/03/global-economic-outlook-uncertain-as-growth-slows-inflationary-pressures-persist-and-trade-policies-cloud-outlook.htmlhttps://primarynewssource.org/sourcedocument/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025/https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/global-debt-report-2025_8ee42b13-en.htmlhttps://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025_89af4857-en/support-materials.htmlhttps://www.oecd.org/en/blogs/2025/03/water-management-the-cornerstone-of-sustainable-economic-growth-in-asia.htmlhttps://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2025/03/OECD-IEO-03-2025/IEO-PPT-EN-march-2025.pdfhttps://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2113316https://sofiaglobe.com/2025/03/17/oecd-higher-and-broader-increases-in-trade-barriers-would-hit-growth-around-the-world-add-to-inflation/https://www.investopedia.com/why-uncertainty-corrodes-the-economy-11698581https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/oecd-ups-turkiye-lowers-global-outlook-over-tariffs-uncertaintyhttps://www.oecd.org/en/about/news/press-releases/2025/03/global-economic-outlook-uncertain-as-growth-slows-inflationary-pressures-persist-and-trade-policies-cloud-outlook.htmlhttps://www.eurofinance.com/news/from-tariffs-to-rate-cuts-eurozones-challenges-and-opportunities-in-2025/https://www.sharecafe.com.au/2025/03/18/oecd-cuts-growth-outlook-cites-trade-tariffs/https://www.semafor.com/article/03/17/2025/oecd-lowers-global-growth-prospects-citing-geopolitical-uncertainty-and-inflationhttps://www.statista.com/chart/34135/gdp-effect-of-additional-tariffs/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/03/17/France-OECD-issues-global-growth-warning/5301742212377/https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/03/17/oecd-trims-eurozone-growth-outlook-as-global-trade-tensions-bitehttps://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/03/17/oecd-lowers-its-global-growth-projections-citing-trade-barriers-and-uncertainty_6739238_4.htmlhttps://www.investopedia.co