#FOMCMeeting *#FOMCMeeting* refers to the *Federal Open Market Committee* gathering, where key decisions on *U.S. monetary policy*—especially interest rates—are made.
🏛️ June 2025 Highlights:
- *Decision (June 11, 2025):*
The Fed *kept rates unchanged* at 5.25%–5.50% for the 7th straight meeting, citing gradual disinflation and stable labor market data.
- *Inflation Outlook:*
Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for “more confidence” that inflation is heading sustainably toward 2% before rate cuts begin.
- *Rate Cut Expectations:*
Markets now price in a possible *first rate cut in September 2025*, contingent on continued softening of CPI and jobless claims.
- *Crypto Market Reaction:*
- Bitcoin ($BTC) saw a slight rebound as dovish language hinted at easing.
- Stablecoins remained steady; DeFi rates dipped on lower Fed rate expectations.
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