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.pdf

https://www.ig.com/en/news-and-trade-ideas/fed-meeting-preview--what-to-expect-from-the-march-2025-fomc-dec-250317

https://www.peopleswealthmgmt.com/resources/2025/03/19/interest-rate-cuts-remain-likely-in-2025

https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20250319b.htm

https://economics.td.com/us-fomc-statement

https://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2025/03/21/interest-rate-cuts-remain-2025

https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/strategy/macroeconomics/fomc-meeting

https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcprojtabl20250319.htm

https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcpresconf20250319.htm

https://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/speeches/2025/wil250321

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo6dU3YUyZg

https://www.raymondjames.com/baycity-branch/commentary-and-insights/2025/03/19/interest-rate-cuts-remain-likely-in-2025

https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/03/the-new-york-fed-dsge-model-forecast-march-2025/

https://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/607167

https://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-bite

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025_89af4857-en.html

https://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.html

https://primarynewssource.org/sourcedocument/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025/

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/global-debt-report-2025_8ee42b13-en.html

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025_89af4857-en/support-materials.html

https://www.oecd.org/en/blogs/2025/03/water-management-the-cornerstone-of-sustainable-economic-growth-in-asia.html

https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2025/03/OECD-IEO-03-2025/IEO-PPT-EN-march-2025.pdf

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2113316

https://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-11698581

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/oecd-ups-turkiye-lowers-global-outlook-over-tariffs-uncertainty

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.html

https://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-inflation

https://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-bite

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/03/17/oecd-lowers-its-global-growth-projections-citing-trade-barriers-and-uncertainty_6739238_4.html

https://www.investopedia.com/oecd-cuts-us-global-economic-outlooks-on-higher-trade-barriers-11698054

https://gmk.center/en/news/trade-restrictions-threaten-global-economic-growth-oecd/

https://programbusiness.com/news/key-highlights-from-the-oecd-economic-outlook-interim-report-march-2025/

https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2025/03/OECD-IEO-03-2025/IEO-PPT-EN-march-2025.pdf