#FOMCMeeting The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting is happening today, June 17-18. Here's what you need to know¹:

- *Meeting Details*: The FOMC will discuss monetary policy, including interest rates, and announce their decision on June 18 at 6:00 PM PKT.

- *Interest Rate Expectations*: Experts believe the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.50% due to inflation concerns and Trump's tariffs. The first rate cut is expected to happen after the September FOMC meeting.

- *Impact on Crypto Market*: The crypto market has been booming, but it could crash if the Fed's decision differs from investors' expectations. Despite this, the market has shown resilience, with Bitcoin's price surge and Solana ETF approval hype contributing to investor confidence.

- *Live Streaming*: You can watch the press conference live on the Federal Reserve's YouTube channel, X handle, and official website.

Some key points to watch out for during the FOMC meeting include² ³:

- *Inflation Concerns*: The Fed's decision will be influenced by inflation rates and Trump's tariffs.

- *Monetary Policy*: The FOMC will discuss and announce changes to monetary policy, which could impact the US economy and financial markets.

- *Economic Projections*: The Fed may provide updates on their economic projections, which could give insight into future interest rate decisions.