#FOMCMeeting

The **Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)** is meeting **June 17–18, 2025**, to assess monetary policy amid economic uncertainty. Key details:

1. **Rate Decision**: The Fed is widely expected to **hold interest rates steady** at 4.25%–4.5%, maintaining a cautious stance due to persistent inflation risks and potential impacts of trade tariffs .

2. **Economic Context**: Despite cooling inflation (May CPI: 2.4%), concerns linger that new tariffs could reignite price pressures. Job growth remains resilient, but GDP growth shows signs of slowing .

3. **Announcement Timing**: The policy decision will be released at **2:00 PM ET on June 18**, followed by Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference at 2:30 PM ET .

4. **Future Guidance**: Markets will scrutinize the updated "dot plot" for signals on 2025 rate cuts. Current expectations point to **1–2 cuts starting in September**, though the Fed may scale back projections .

5. **Political Pressure**: President Trump has repeatedly criticized the Fed’s stance, demanding aggressive cuts. A hold decision could intensify tensions .

The outcome will influence borrowing costs, mortgage rates, and savings yields .