Fed Sees No Rate Hikes in 2019, Plans End to Balance Sheet Drawdown in September

The video discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain the interest rate for 2019, with a potential rate increase in 2020. Economic growth forecasts have been revised downward, with growth expected to slow in the coming years. Unemployment is projected to rise slightly, while inflation is expected to decrease. The Fed plans to stop shrinking its balance sheet by September and will reinvest in Treasurys. The Fed aims to reassure investors that they are in control, but questions remain about whether they have exceeded market expectations.

How many members moved their dot to zero in the dot plot for 2019?

What is the projected growth medium for the current year according to the text?

What is the expected unemployment rate at the end of the year?

What is the inflation forecast for this year and next year?

What changes are being made to the Fed's balance sheet according to the text?