The Fed’s FOMC will announce its interest rate decision today, June 18, 2025—followed by Chair Powell’s press conference—at the following times:
• 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) → that’s 1:00 AM on June 19 in Ho Chi Minh City (UTC+7)
• 2:30 PM ET press briefing → 1:30 AM on June 19 local time
So yes, as of Vietnam time, the FOMC decision and commentary come in the middle of the night tonight into tomorrow morning.
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🔍 Will the Fed cut rates today?
Most analysts expect no change—with the fed funds target range staying at 4.25%–4.50%. They’re likely to pause for now given:
• Cooler inflation figures
• Stable job market
• Risks from tariffs and global economic uncertainty
However, the updated dot plot and the tone of Chair Powell’s remarks will be key in signaling when the first rate cut might come—markets currently view September as the most likely big move .
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