#FOMCMeeting The FOMC meeting is happening today, June 18, 2025, and is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.50%. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets eight times a year to discuss and set monetary policy, influencing interest rates, money supply, and economic stability.
Key Details:
Meeting Date:june 17-18, 2025
nterest Rate Decision
Expected to remain unchanged at 4.25%-4.50%
Press Conference: Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:00 PM EST on June 18 to discuss the decision and economic projections
Summary of Economic Projections
The FOMC will release its updated projections, including the "dot plot," showing the expected federal funds rate for the year
The FOMC's decision will impact various markets, including.
Forex: Interest rate changes can affect the US dollar's value
Indices:Higher rates tend to be bad for shares, while lower rates can be beneficial
Bonds: US bonds are often directly affected by interest rate changes
Market predictions suggest a 99.9% probability that the Federal Reserve will hold the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.50%..