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Guide to the FOMC statement and September SEP: Key takeaways and what to watch
The most important day in a few trading months is coming up fast (two days left!). The September FOMC rate decision is part of four quarterly meetings where key economic projections (SEP or Summary of Economic Projections) are published (don't forget the 4 other meetings). They take place in March, June, September and December. These quarterly meetings tend to hold higher weight on potential changes to the FED's tone. With Wednesday's meeting in focus, markets are preparing for a change in tone and changing SEPs. While the decision itself may not surprise (25 bps is heavily priced in and should be the basis except ... (full story)