#FOMCMeeting

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

- *Meeting Purpose*: The FOMC meets regularly to discuss and set monetary policy, including setting interest rates. Their decisions significantly impact the US economy and financial markets.

- *Interest Rate Decision*: It's widely expected that the Fed will hold interest rates steady at the current range of 4.25%-4.50%. The focus will be on the tone of the monetary policy statement and the press conference with Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

- *Dot Plot*: The FOMC's projections for interest rates and the economy, known as the dot plot, will be closely watched. Analysts expect the dot plot to show fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 due to sticky inflation and tariff hikes.

- *Economic Outlook*: The economic outlook is uncertain, with potential risks from tariffs, immigration policy, and regulatory changes. Fed officials will be watching economic data closely to determine future rate decisions.

- *Market Expectations*: Financial markets expect the first rate cut in September, with a 60% chance of a cut happening then. Some analysts predict one or two rate cuts in 2025, while others expect more.

*Key Dates to Watch* ¹ ²:

- *June 17-18*: FOMC meeting

- *July 9*: FOMC minutes release

- *July 29-30*: Next FOMC meeting

- *August 20*: FOMC minutes release for July meeting

The FOMC's decisions and communications can significantly impact financial markets, so staying informed about their meetings and decisions is crucial for investors and economists ³.