#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%..