Here's 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 hike is expected, with a hint of a potential single cut in late 2025.

Economic Outlook:

Ongoing concerns about inflation due to geopolitical tensions (such as oil prices and tariffs).

Signs of a slowdown in employment and spending, but no confirmation of economic deterioration.

Markets:

Markets expect the first potential interest rate cut in September 2025.

Powell's Anticipated Message:

Emphasis on a "wait-and-see" policy.

Focus on economic data, trade risks, and inflation.

✅ Summary:

The Fed will keep the interest rate unchanged, indicating only one likely cut this year. Markets are looking for a clear signal from Powell on the timing of the first cut—and it is most likely to be in September if inflationary pressures ease.