#FOMCMeeting

In the meetings of June 17–18, 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left the federal funds rate in the range of 4.25–4.50% for the fourth consecutive time, maintaining a "wait-and-see" policy amid uncertainty regarding the impact of trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions. The new economic projections (dot plot) show a likelihood of only one rate cut in 2025, down from previous expectations of two or more cuts. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized during the press conference the importance of monitoring the impact of tariffs and markets before making any decisions. Financial markets appeared cautious, with a 60–62% chance of one cut by September, but no imminent changes in July.