US Fed FOMC Meeting June 2025: Date, Time, What To Expect And Live Streaming Details
The US Federal Reserve will announce the outcome of its two-day policy meeting on June 18 at 2 p.m. ET (11:30 p.m. IST).
US Fed Meeting June 2025: The United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is scheduled to convene its next meeting on June 17 and 18. Market analysts and economists largely anticipate that the US Federal Reserve to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged when it announces policy decisions on Wednesday.
Throughout 2025, the Federal Reserve has maintained higher-than-usual interest rates to combat inflation. The central bank has refrained from making cuts, primarily due to concerns that US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs could exert upward pressure on consumer prices.
Trump has been vocal in his disapproval of the Fed’s cautious stance. If the Federal Reserve decides to hold rates steady again, as expected, it could trigger renewed criticism from the White House. The President has repeatedly called for rate cuts and has criticised the central bank for not acting more aggressively to stimulate the economy.
The FOMC meets eight times a year as part of its regular schedule, with additional meetings held as needed.
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Where To Watch US Fed Meeting Live?
The outcome of the June FOMC meeting will be announced at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (11:30 p.m. IST) on June 18. Following the announcement, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference, which will be streamed live for public viewing.
You can watch the live broadcast on the following platforms:
Federal Reserve YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/federalreserve
Federal Reserve’s X (formerly Twitter) handle: https://x.com/federalreserve
Federal Reserve official website: https://www.federalreserve.gov/live-broadcast.htm
The post-meeting press conference by Jerome Powell will also be broadcast live on NDTV Profit’s YouTube channel.
You can catch all the live updates by following our live blog given below.
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What To Expect From The June 2025 FOMC Fed Meeting?
Economists largely believe the Fed will maintain its current policy stance and keep the key interest rate steady. This expected decision could again draw sharp reactions from Trump, who has often criticised the central bank for its refusal to cut rates by as much as a full percentage point.
In the weeks leading up to the meeting, several Federal Reserve officials have indicated reluctance to reduce interest rates, pointing to the risk that Trump’s trade tariffs could rekindle inflationary pressures. Although inflation has come down significantly since the post-pandemic spike, it is still hovering near the Fed’s 2% annual target.
Despite the progress, Fed officials are cautious. President Trump, on the other hand, continues to remain critical of Fed leadership, even calling Chair Jerome Powell a “numbskull” for not moving to lower rates this year.
As the FOMC wraps up its deliberations, investors and policymakers alike will be watching closely, not only for immediate decisions but also for any forward-looking guidance on interest rates and the central bank’s broader economic outlook.
