#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is set to begin today, June 17, 2025, and is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.50%. Here's what's new and what to expect:

- *Interest Rate Decision*: Despite pressure from Donald Trump for a 1% rate cut, experts believe the Fed will maintain the current interest rates due to inflation concerns and Trump's tariffs.

- *Inflation Concerns*: The Fed is likely to keep rates steady due to inflationary pressures from Trump's tariffs, which could drive prices up and slow economic growth.

- *Crypto Market Impact*: The crypto market has been booming, but a decision different from investors' expectations could lead to a crash. Currently, the market is recovering, with investors adapting to geopolitical conditions and expecting peace soon.

- *Fed's Future Plans*: The Fed is expected to reduce its holdings of Treasury securities, slowing the pace of decline by reducing the monthly redemption cap from $25 billion to $5 billion.

- *Economic Outlook*: The Fed's decision will be closely watched, as it may provide insights into the future of monetary policy and the economy. If the Fed keeps rates steady, it could signal a wait-and-see approach to assess the economic impact of tariffs.

Some key factors influencing the Fed's decision include:

- *Inflation Rate*: The US inflation rate has tumbled from a peak of 9.1% in mid-2022 to a three-year low of 2.5% in August, but remains above the Fed's 2% target.

- *Economic Growth*: The US economy added 151,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate edged up to 4.1%.

- *Tariffs and Trade Policy*: Trump's tariffs could drive inflation expectations and influence the Fed's decision.

The outcome of the FOMC meeting may impact various markets, including:

- *Stock Market*: US stock markets were trading higher ahead of the meeting, but a different decision could lead to volatility.

- *Dollar Index*: The dollar index was trading 0.58% higher at 103.84.

- *Cryptocurrency*: The crypto market is recovering, but a unexpected decision could lead to a crash.#FOMCMeeting