#FOMCMeeting Here is a summary of the U.S. Federal Reserve (FOMC) meeting - June 2025:
📅 Meeting Date:
June 17–18, 2025
Decision Announcement: June 18, at 2 PM New York Time
Press Conference with Jerome Powell: 2:30 PM
📌 What to Expect?
Interest Rate:
The interest rate is likely to remain at 4.25%–4.50%.
No new hikes are expected, with a hint of a potential single cut in late 2025.
Economic Outlook:
Continued concern over inflation due to geopolitical tensions (such as oil prices and tariffs).
Signs of slowing in employment and spending, but no confirmation of economic deterioration.
Markets:
Markets expect the first potential rate cut in September 2025.
Powell's Upcoming Message:
Emphasis on a "wait and see" policy.
Focus on economic data, trade risks, and inflation.