#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is currently underway, scheduled for June 17-18, 2025. Here's what you need to know ¹ ²:

- *Meeting Details*: The FOMC, led by Chair Jerome Powell, will discuss monetary policy, including interest rates, and release its policy decision at 2 pm Eastern time on June 18, followed by a press conference.

- *Interest Rate Decision*: Experts expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%, citing inflation concerns and Trump's tariff implementation as reasons for caution.

- *Economic Impact*: The Fed's decision will impact the economy, with potential effects on inflation, employment, and market stability. Trump's tariffs may lead to increased prices and slower economic growth.

- *Crypto Market*: The crypto market has been booming, but a potential rate hike or unchanged rates could lead to a crash if the decision differs from investor expectations.

*Key Players:*

- *Jerome Powell*: Fed Chair

- *John C. Williams*: New York Fed President and Vice Chair

- *Other Voting Members*: Michael S. Barr, Michelle W. Bowman, Susan M. Collins, Lisa D. Cook, Austan D. Goolsbee, Philip N. Jefferson, Adriana D. Kugler, Alberto G. Musalem, Jeffrey R. Schmid, and Christopher J. Waller

*What's Next?*

- *Rate Cuts*: Expect rate cuts in the second half of the year, potentially in September or December, as the Fed takes a "wait-and-see" approach to assess the economic impact of tariffs and trade negotiations ¹ ³.