🔍 Main Agenda of the FOMC June 2025
1. Review of Economic Conditions & Inflation
Evaluation of the latest inflation data (PCE & CPI)—April shows annual PCE at 2.1%, and CPI also slowing down.
Analysis of the labor market, economic activity, and inflation expectations.
2. **Interest Rate Policy & Economic Projections (Dot Plot)**
The Fed is expected to maintain interest rates at 4.25–4.50%. The dot plot projections are likely to indicate a gradual decrease in interest rates—though not implemented directly this week.
Release of the Summary of Economic Projections providing a medium-term outlook on inflation and interest rates.
3. Impact of External Policies
Potential inflationary pressure from US tariff policies on imported goods is still being closely monitored.
US fiscal uncertainty is also a concern, including budget deficits and public debt.
4. **Press Conference by Fed Chair (Jerome Powell)**
After the official announcement, there will be a press conference by Powell where he is expected to provide further information on interest rate projections and views on inflation and economic growth.