#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for July 29-30, 2025, is one of the eight regularly scheduled meetings held annually by the #FOMCMeeting FOMC, the monetary policy-making body of the U.S. Federal Reserve. This two-day meeting, held at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, D.C., involves discussions on the U.S. economy's outlook and decisions on the federal funds rate, which influences borrowing costs and economic activity.
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Date and Time: July 29-30, 2025. The policy decision is typically announced at 2:00 p.m. $ETH ET (6:00 p.m. $BTC UTC) on July 30, followed by a press conference with Chair Jerome Powell at 2:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. UTC).
Current Rate: The federal funds rate remains at 4.25%–4.50%, unchanged since the last meeting on June 17-18, 2025, despite dissent from Governors Waller and Bowman favoring a rate cut.
Expectations: #FOMCMeeting The FOMC is widely expected to hold the rate steady, though there’s growing debate. Some officials, including Waller, have signaled support for a 25-basis-point cut, citing softening economic data. However, recent economic indicators—solid GDP growth (2.4% in Q2 2025) and a low unemployment rate—suggest caution. Markets, per sentiment surveys, anticipate a possible cut in September or later, with a 50/50 chance in July.
Agenda: The committee will assess economic data, including inflation (somewhat elevated), labor market conditions, and the impact of tariffs from Trump’s policies. The Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) may be updated, offering insights into future rate paths.
Broadcast: The press conference is livestreamed on the Federal Reserve’s website (federalreserve.gov/live-broadcast.htm) and YouTube channel, with statements and minutes released post-meeting.