Today's War Room Trading Recap

​On March 19, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced significant gains following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain current interest rates. The S&P 500 rose by 1.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 589 points (1.4%), and the Nasdaq Composite surged by 2.3%.

As widely anticipated, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate steady between 4.25% and 4.50%. The central bank also projected two quarter-point rate cuts by the end of 2025, reflecting expectations of a slowing economy and a gradual decline in inflation. Additionally, the Fed revised its growth forecast for 2025 downward from 2.1% to 1.7% and adjusted its inflation projection upward to 2.7%. 

Investors reacted positively to the Fed’s announcements, interpreting the decision to hold rates steady and the indication of future rate cuts as supportive measures for economic growth. This sentiment contributed to the day’s stock market rally. ​

The decision to maintain interest rates and signals of potential rate cuts later in the year bolstered investor confidence, leading to notable gains across major U.S. stock indices on March 19, 2025.