#FOMCMeeting 📅 When & What

It’s scheduled for Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18, 2025, concluding with the Fed’s policy announcement and Chair Powell’s press conference on June 18 .

The policy decision is expected around 14:00 ET (18:00 UTC), followed by a press conference at **14:30 ET (18:30 UTC)** .

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🔍 Market Expectations

No rate change expected: The federal funds rate is forecast to hold at **4.25 %–4.50 %** .

Dot‑plot update: The Summary of Economic Projections (“dot‑plot”) will clarify the expected pace and number of rate cuts later this year .

Tentative cut timing: Market bets point to a first rate cut around September, with probabilities between **55–60%** .