The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held its May 2025 meeting on May 6th and 7th . This meeting, led by Jerome Powell, assessed the current economic conditions of the U.S. and considered potential adjustments to interest rates . The FOMC's policy statement is typically released at 14:00 ET on the second day of the meeting . Further meetings are scheduled for 2025, with previous meetings held in January and March . The committee continues to monitor inflation, which remains above its target . Market analysts predict a high probability (over 95%) that the Fed will maintain its current stance during the May meeting .