Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's dot plot indicates the median expectations for the federal funds rate at the end of 2025, 2026, 2027, and the long term are projected to be 3.9%, 3.6%, 3.4%, and 3.0% respectively, showing slight adjustments from previous projections [1] Summary by Relevant Categories - **Federal Funds Rate Projections** - The median federal funds rate expectations for the end of 2025 is 3.9%, for 2026 is 3.6%, for 2027 is 3.4%, and for the long term is 3.0% [1] - Comparatively, the March projections were 3.9% for 2025, 3.4% for 2026, 3.1% for 2027, and 3.0% for the long term, indicating a slight decrease in the 2026 and 2027 projections [1]