Fed Meeting Today:  The Fed may cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years. 

The Fed’s "dot plot" shows interest rate projections by each official. 

The middle dot on the "dot plot"  shows the most likely rate changes. 

Rate cuts aim to cool the economy without causing a recession. 

Other central banks are also  reducing interest rates. 

Economists expect multiple rate  cuts in the near future. 

Watch for rates above the “neutral” rate, which slows the economy. 

The Fed’s projections may reveal unemployment rate trends. 

The Fed wants inflation back to its 2% target by 2026. 

Rate cuts aim to achieve a "soft landing" for the economy.