#FOMCMeeting #🇺🇸 FOMC Meeting Recap – June 18, 2025

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) has decided to keep interest rates the same at 4.25–4.50% for the third meeting in a row.

Even though former President Trump is pushing for lower rates, the Fed didn’t give in. They stressed that they make decisions independently and are not influenced by politics. Trump warned he might take action if inflation drops and the Fed still doesn’t cut rates.

The Fed’s updated forecast (called the "dot plot") now shows only one rate cut expected this year. Earlier, they were planning for two.

The Fed said they’re being careful because of:

New trade tariffs

Uncertain job market data

Ongoing global risks

Many people think the next possible time for a rate cut could be in September, but that will depend on what the upcoming economic data shows.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said they are staying cautious and will base their decisions on real numbers—not political pressure.