#FOMCMeeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is happening today, June 17-18, 2025. Here's what you need to know ¹:

- *Meeting Details*: The FOMC, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, will discuss and decide on monetary policy, including setting interest rates. The meeting's outcome can significantly impact the US economy and financial markets.

- *Interest Rate Decision*: It's widely expected that the Fed will hold interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%. The focus will be on the tone of the monetary policy statement and the press conference, which may hint at future rate decisions.

- *Economic Projections*: The Fed will release its latest economic projections, including the "dot plot," which shows individual FOMC members' forecasts for interest rates. This could provide insights into potential future rate cuts or hikes.

- *Market Expectations*: Financial markets expect the first rate cut in September, with bond futures traders seeing a 60% chance of a cut happening then. Some analysts predict one or two rate cuts in 2025, depending on economic conditions.

- *Key Considerations*: The Fed will be watching inflation, employment data, and economic growth, as well as external factors like tariffs and fiscal policy changes, to inform its decisions.

The meeting's outcome and subsequent press conference may influence market sentiment and trading decisions. Stay tuned for updates and analysis after the meeting ².