#FOMCMeeting #FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is holding its scheduled two-day meeting on May 6 and 7, 2025. The policy decision is expected to be announced on Wednesday, May 7 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (11:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time), followed by a press conference with Fed Chair Jerome Powell at 2:30 PM ET (11:30 PM PKT).

What to expect from the May FOMC meeting

It is widely anticipated that the Fed will maintain the current federal funds rate at 4.25%–4.50%. Despite calls from President Trump and some investors for rate cuts to stimulate economic growth, the central bank is expected to take a cautious approach.