#FOMCMeeting The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting is a crucial event in the financial world where policymakers discuss and set monetary policy, influencing interest rates, money supply, and overall economic stability. The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for June 17-18, 2025.
*Key Details:*
- *Meeting Schedule:* The FOMC meets eight times a year, approximately every six to eight weeks.
- *Decision Release:* The policy statement is typically released at 2:00 PM Eastern Time on the second day of the meeting, followed by a press conference led by the Federal Reserve Chair at 2:30 PM ET.
- *Interest Rate Decision:* The FOMC is expected to hold interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% during the June meeting, with potential rate cuts anticipated in future meetings.
- *Summary of Economic Projections (SEP):* The June meeting will include the release of the SEP, also known as the "dot plot," which outlines the committee's expectations for monetary policy and interest rates.
- *Economic Impact:* The FOMC's decisions have significant implications for financial markets, mortgage rates, and economic growth ¹ ².
*Upcoming FOMC Meetings in 2025:*
- *June 17-18* (with Summary of Economic Projections)
- July 29-30
- September 16-17 (with Summary of Economic Projections)
- October 28-29
- December 9-10 (with Summary of Economic Projections)