#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is currently convening for its scheduled meeting on May 6-7, 2025. This key meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, involves evaluating current economic conditions and determining the appropriate course for monetary policy, primarily focusing on interest rates.

Financial markets closely watch FOMC meetings as decisions can trigger significant volatility across various asset classes. Expectations lean towards the Fed maintaining the current interest rate of 4.25%-4.50%, while investors will scrutinize the post-meeting statement and Chair Powell's press conference for signals regarding future rate adjustments amid evolving economic data and tariff uncertainties. The FOMC will announce its policy decisions on May 7 at 2 PM Eastern Time (11:30 PM in Bangladesh).