#FOMCMeeting The FOMC meeting you're referring to is likely the one happening today, June 18, 2025. Here's what you need to know¹ ²:

- *Meeting Schedule*: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets today, June 18, 2025, following a two-day session that started on June 17.

- *Interest Rate Decision*: The FOMC is not expected to change interest rates during this meeting. The current federal funds rate is maintained at 4.25%-4.50%.

- *Summary of Economic Projections (SEP)*: The FOMC will release its SEP, also known as the "dot plot," which will show the committee's expectations for the federal funds rate by the end of 2025. The median projection anticipates the rate to be around 3.6% by the end of 2025.

- *Press Conference*: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 pm Eastern Standard Time to discuss the FOMC's policy decision and provide insights into the committee's economic outlook.

Some key points to watch out for during the press conference include:

- *Economic Outlook*: Powell's views on the current state of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs and trade negotiations on inflation and economic growth.

- *Inflation Concerns*: The committee's stance on inflation and how it might influence future interest rate decisions.

- *Rate Cuts*: Market participants are expecting potential rate cuts in future meetings, possibly in September and December.