#FOMCMeeting

The FOMC meeting today and tomorrow, June 17-18, will determine interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Here is the summary:

- *Interest Rate Decision*: The Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.50% due to inflation concerns and Trump’s tariff policies. Experts believe that the Fed will adopt a "wait and see" approach, monitoring the economic impact of tariffs before making significant decisions.

- *Impact on Crypto Market*: Despite the uncertainty, the crypto market is currently bullish, recovering from previous crashes. Investors have adapted to the current geopolitical conditions and believe that circumstances will improve soon. However, the market could crash if the Fed's decision differs from investors' expectations.

- *Key Points*:

- *No Interest Rate Cuts*: The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates this month, with the first rate cut likely occurring after the September FOMC meeting.

- *Tariff Concerns*: The implementation of Trump's tariffs has heightened concerns about inflationary pressures and a slowdown in economic growth.

- *Next Steps for the Fed*: The Federal Reserve will release the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) or "dot plot", showing the target federal funds rate at the end of the year. Wall Street will also monitor Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference for insights on the central bank's decisions ¹.