#FOMCMeeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System in the United States. It plays a crucial role in setting interest rates and managing the money supply to influence economic conditions.

Current Meeting:

As of today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the FOMC is concluding a two-day meeting (June 17-18). The decision on the federal funds rate will be announced today at 2 p.m. EST, followed by a press conference with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at 2:30 p.m. EST. Market participants are widely expecting the Fed to hold its benchmark rate steady at its current range of 4.25% to 4.5%.

Upcoming FOMC Meetings in 2025:

Here's the remaining schedule for FOMC meetings in 2025:

* July 29-30

* September 16-17* (associated with a Summary of Economic Projections)

* October 28-29

* December 9-10* (associated with a Summary of Economic Projections)

The FOMC meets eight times per year on a scheduled basis, with additional unscheduled (emergency) meetings possible if economic conditions warrant immediate action. Minutes from each meeting are typically released three weeks after the policy decision.