FOMC Meeting – June 17–18, 2025
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting begins today, June 17, and will wrap up tomorrow, June 18, with a key policy announcement followed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference.
🔍 What’s Expected:
The Fed is likely to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25–4.50%.
Markets will focus heavily on the updated "dot plot", which outlines policymakers’ rate forecasts for the rest of the year.
With ongoing global tensions and uncertainty around tariffs, the Fed is expected to emphasize a cautious, data-driven approach going forward.
🕒 Key Event:
Powell’s press conference is scheduled for June 18 at 2:30 PM ET, where he’s expected to provide guidance on the outlook for rate cuts and economic conditions.
