#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is happening today, June 17, and tomorrow, June 18, 2025. Here's what you need to know ¹:

- *Meeting Schedule*: The FOMC meets eight times a year, approximately every six to eight weeks, to discuss and set monetary policy. Today's meeting will include a Summary of Economic Projections.

- *Interest Rate Decision*: The FOMC is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.50% due to inflation concerns and Trump's tariff policies. Economists predict the first rate cut might happen after the September FOMC meeting.

- *Crypto Market Impact*: The crypto market is currently bullish, but it could crash if the Fed's decision differs from investors' expectations. Bitcoin's price surge and Solana ETF approval hype have contributed to the market's confidence.

- *Fed Chair's Press Conference*: Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 pm ET (18:30 UTC) on June 18 to discuss the FOMC's policy decision.

- *Live Streaming*: You can watch the press conference live on the Federal Reserve's YouTube channel, official website, or social media platforms.

Some key things to watch out for during the meeting include ² ³:

- *Inflation Concerns*: The Fed's stance on inflation and how it might impact interest rates.

- *Tariff Policies*: The potential economic impact of Trump's tariff policies and how it might influence the Fed's decisions.

- *Economic Projections*: The Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) or "dot plot" will reveal the Fed's expectations for the federal funds rate going forward.