#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the branch of the Federal Reserve that sets monetary policy in the US. Its decisions significantly impact financial markets and economic growth.

The FOMC holds eight scheduled meetings annually. The next meeting is **today and tomorrow, May 6-7, 2025**. While the exact timing isn't public, the policy statement is typically released at **18:00 UTC (14:00 ET) on Wednesday, May 7th**, followed by a press conference.

As of the March 19, 2025 meeting, the FOMC maintained the federal funds rate at **4.25%-4.50%**. Market expectations lean towards a rate cut later in 2025, potentially in June or July, but the FOMC will closely assess economic data, including inflation and employment, before any adjustments. The minutes of the March meeting, released on April 9th, indicated discussions about labor market dynamics and the maximum employment goal.