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:

It is likely that the interest rate will 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 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 are anticipating the first potential interest rate cut in September 2025.

Powell's Expected Message:

Emphasis on a "wait and see" policy.

Focus on economic data, trade risks, and inflation.

✅ Summary:

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