{"id":856128,"date":"2025-06-17T09:11:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/fomc-meeting-today-what-to-expect-from-jerome-powell-speech-and-fed-interest-rate\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:11:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:11:49","slug":"fomc-meeting-today-what-to-expect-from-jerome-powell-speech-and-fed-interest-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/fomc-meeting-today-what-to-expect-from-jerome-powell-speech-and-fed-interest-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"FOMC Meeting Today: What to Expect from Jerome Powell Speech and FED Interest Rate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"main\" id=\"main-content-row\">\n<article id=\"the-post\" data-post-url=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/fomc-meeting-today-what-to-expect-from-jerome-powell-speech-and-fed-interest-rate\/\" data-post-title=\"FOMC Meeting Today: What to Expect from Jerome Powell Speech and FED Interest Rate\" data-post-edit=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=470603&#038;action=edit\">\n<div>\n<figure><img width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/31193337\/Investor-Wins-Big-on-FOMC-Meeting-Bet-Makes-35000-Profit.webp\" alt=\"Investor Wins Big on FOMC Meeting Bet, Makes $35,000 Profit\" data-main-img=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  ><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>As the Federal Reserve prepares for its crucial <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/fomc-meeting-june-18-crypto-market-prepares-for-no-fed-rate-cut-decision\/\">June FOMC meeting<\/a>, crypto traders are bracing for potential volatility. With Bitcoin and altcoins highly sensitive to macroeconomic signals, all eyes are on the Fed\u2019s next move \u2014 and especially Fed Chair Jerome Powell\u2019s remarks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-time-is-the-fomc-announcement\">What Time Is the FOMC Announcement?<\/h2>\n<p>The Federal Reserve will reveal its latest interest rate decision on <strong>Wednesday, June 18, 2025<\/strong>, at <strong>2:00 p.m. ET (11:30 p.m. IST)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>FOMC meeting schedule<\/strong> is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2:00 PM ET<\/strong> \u2013 FOMC Interest Rate Decision<\/li>\n<li><strong>2:00 PM ET<\/strong> \u2013 FOMC Statement<\/li>\n<li><strong>2:00 PM ET<\/strong> \u2013 FOMC Dot Plot Release<\/li>\n<li><strong>2:30 PM ET (Midnight IST)<\/strong> \u2013 Powell\u2019s Press Conference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-will-the-fed-cut-rates-in-june\">Will the Fed Cut Rates in June?<\/h2>\n<p>Most traders believe the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/jerome-powell-to-be-fired-donald-trump-warns-fed-rate-cut-now\/\">Fed won\u2019t cut rates this month<\/a>, with market odds sitting at around 97.5% in favor of no change. With inflation still running hot and ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady in the 4.25% to 4.50% range.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While no immediate cuts are on the table, investors will be paying close attention to Powell\u2019s tone for any clues about potential rate cuts later this year.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-fed-interest-rate-chart-as-of-june-2025\"><strong>Fed Interest Rate Chart (as of June 2025)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%\u20134.50% during the June 18, 2025 FOMC meeting. The effective federal funds rate has held at 4.33% since January, and the Fed is likely to maintain its current stance.<\/p>\n<p>While futures markets suggest about a 60% chance of a rate cut in September, the upcoming meeting is expected to signal patience. Additionally, the Fed\u2019s updated projections may indicate fewer rate cuts for 2025, reflecting ongoing economic uncertainty.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table readabilityDataTable=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Month<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Fed Funds Rate (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jan 2025<\/td>\n<td>4.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Feb 2025<\/td>\n<td>4.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mar 2025<\/td>\n<td>4.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Apr 2025<\/td>\n<td>4.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>May 2025<\/td>\n<td>4.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jun 2025*<\/td>\n<td>4.50 (target range upper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-bitcoin-price-outlook-what-comes-next\">Bitcoin Price Outlook: What Comes Next?<\/h2>\n<p>The rate decision itself might not surprise anyone, but it\u2019s Powell\u2019s speech that could move markets. If he shows concern about slowing economic growth or even hints at possible rate cuts or a return to quantitative easing (QE), it could spark a broad rally across financial markets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Two potential catalysts for Bitcoin:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Geopolitical de-escalation<\/strong>, which could trigger a relief rally and squeeze short positions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A dovish Powell<\/strong>, which could be a bullish spark for Bitcoin, altcoins, and high-beta crypto assets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Currently, Bitcoin\u2019s funding rates are negative, suggesting that bears are over-leveraged. If sentiment flips \u2014 especially after Powell\u2019s press conference \u2014 That could trigger a short squeeze, fueling a strong surge in the crypto market.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1750150322744\">\n<p><strong>What is a FOMC Meeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting is when the Fed\u2019s main policy group sets U.S. monetary policy, including interest rates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1750150528285\">\n<p><strong><strong>Will the Fed cut interest rates at the June 18 meeting?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Markets overwhelmingly expect no change \u2014 CME FedWatch data puts the odds of a hold at ~99.9%, with just 0.1% chance of a cut<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1750150535832\">\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the current federal funds rate?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>he Fed has held target range at 4.25\u20134.50% since January, with the effective federal funds rate around ~4.33%, and no change expected for June<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>We&#8217;d Love to Hear Your Thoughts on This Article!<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h4>Was this writing helpful?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/fomc-meeting-today-what-to-expect-from-jerome-powell-speech-and-fed-interest-rate\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Zameer Attar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Federal Reserve prepares for its crucial June FOMC meeting, crypto traders are bracing for potential volatility. With Bitcoin and altcoins highly sensitive to macroeconomic signals, all eyes are on the Fed\u2019s next move \u2014 and especially Fed Chair Jerome Powell\u2019s remarks. What Time Is the FOMC Announcement? 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