Fed FOMC Meeting April 2026- My Take

This week's FOMC meeting lands again in the middle of a geopolitical firestorm. With Brent crude at around $108 following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February, the Fed faces a brutal dilemma: a softening labour market pulling toward cuts, and an oil shock reigniting inflation that argues for holding. The March dot plot already pencilled in just one cut this year, and JPMorgan now expects the Fed on hold for the rest of 2026. Adding to the drama, the Senate Banking Committee votes on Kevin Warsh's nomination the same day, with Powell's term expiring on May 15. Join us live as we break down the new projections, the Fed's impossible balancing act between growth and inflation, and what it all means for your portfolio.

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00:00 Fed Decision Overview
00:56 Dissent And Statement Bias
04:17 Oil Shock And Policy Patience
05:30 Inflation Data And Expectations
09:45 Growth And Labor Market Read
12:54 Middle East Spillovers
15:17 Fed Independence Under Fire
17:31 Powell Stays On As Governor
19:39 Wrap Up And Audience Q&A
24:04 Inflation War Lag
25:41 UK Yield Curve Shift
28:13 Gilt Versus Sonia
31:59 ISA Money Market Loophole
37:54 Vanguard Bond ETF Breakdown
42:08 Market Forecast Skepticism
44:38 Powell Farewell Tribute

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