#FOMCMeeting The #FOMCMeeting currently underway (June 17–18, 2025) is drawing intense global attention as the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its monetary policy decision. Analysts overwhelmingly expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady at the current 4.25%–4.50% range, marking continuity since December 2024. This meeting is especially significant because it includes the release of the Summary of Economic Projections—commonly known as the "dot plot"—which offers insights into how many rate cuts or hikes policymakers anticipate for the rest of the year. Markets are pricing in a possible rate cut in September, with futures indicating a roughly 60% chance. However, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and recent U.S. import tariffs have added inflationary risks, complicating the Fed’s path forward. Investors will be closely watching Chair Jerome Powell’s tone during his press conference, as any hints toward easing could impact global markets and asset classes immediately.