#FOMCMeeting

The **Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)** will hold **eight scheduled meetings in 2025**, where it will decide on interest rates (federal funds rate) and discuss monetary policy adjustments based on economic conditions.

### **FOMC Meeting Schedule for 2025**

The tentative dates for FOMC meetings in 2025 are:

- **June 10–11, 2025**

- **July 29–30, 2025**

- **September 16–17, 2025**

- **November 5–6, 2025**

- **December 16–17, 2025**

*(Note: The Fed usually confirms the exact dates a year in advance, but this follows the historical pattern.)*

### **What to Expect in 2025?**

1. **Interest Rate Decisions** – The Fed’s actions will depend on:

- **Inflation trends** (is it sustainably near 2%?)

- **Economic growth** (risk of recession or overheating?)

- **Labor market** (unemployment rate, wage growth)

2. **Potential Rate Cuts?** – Many analysts expect rate cuts in **2024**, but 2025 policy will depend on whether:

- The economy needs **further stimulus** (if growth slows).

- Inflation **stays low** without re-acceleration.

3. **Balance Sheet Policy** – Will the Fed continue **quantitative tightening (QT)** or start easing its balance sheet runoff?

4. **Forward Guidance** – The Fed may adjust its language to signal whether more hikes, pauses, or cuts are likely.

### **Key Factors Influencing 2025 FOMC Decisions**

- **CPI & PCE Inflation Data** – If inflation remains sticky, rates could stay higher for