Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Fed's FOMC Meeting: Rates Unchanged; Powell Press Conference
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) is having a meeting.
They are expected to keep interest rates the same for now.
Everyone will be watching what the Fed's boss, Powell, says in his press conference and also looking at the 'dot plot' to see what the Fed thinks will happen with interest rates.
Inflation is going down, but things like tariffs and oil prices could change that.
President Trump has opinions about the Fed and wants them to lower rates, but they may not do it.
The Fed will release its decisions and projections on Wednesday, and the market will have time to react because the markets are closed on Thursday for Juneteenth.
The US Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting is scheduled for June 17-18.
Market anticipates the Fed to hold interest rates at 4.25%-4.5% in the June 2025 meeting.
Analysts will focus on the 'dot plot' and Powell's press conference for insights.
Potential impacts of tariffs and oil prices on inflation will be closely watched.
President Trump's views on the Fed Chair and future rate cuts add context.
- Who
- Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Powell.
- What
- The US Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting and interest rate decisions.
- When
- June 17-18, with the rate decision announced June 17 at 2 p.m. ET.
- Where
- The US.
- Why
- To decide on interest rates, considering economic data, inflation, tariffs, and global events.
Market Sentiment
Fed's Outlook
Future Rate Cuts
Market Sentiment
Market expects quarter-point rate cuts in September and December.
Fed's Outlook
The Fed may decide to hold on to rates.
- Meeting Dates
- June 17-18
- Rate Decision
- June 17, 2 p.m. ET
- Expected Rate
- 4.25%-4.5%
- Key Focus
- Powell's press conference and the 'dot plot'
- Market reaction time
- No trading on June 19
Sources
Why the Fed isn’t cutting rates despite cool inflation
Dow falls as Israel-Iran conflict enters fifth day, Fed meeting in focus
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon makes key observations on US Economy. What we know so far
The problem with Wall Street’s fixation on the Fed dot plot
