#FOMCMeeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is meeting on **June 17-18, 2025**, to discuss monetary policy and interest rates. The Fed is widely expected to **hold rates steady** at the current range of **4.25% to 4.5%**, citing economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, and the impact of trade policies . The decision will be announced at **2 p.m. EST on June 18**, followed by Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference at **2:30 p.m.** . Markets anticipate potential rate cuts later in 2025, with September being the most likely timing . The Fed remains cautious, balancing solid labor data against tariff-related risks .

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