When will the Fed's interest rate decision be announced? July 2025 Fed meeting schedule
Following the decision, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to hold a press conference. Markets will closely monitor Powell's statements. Investors are focusing on the possibility of a rate cut or holding rates steady at the July meeting, particularly given recent inflation and employment indicators.
The Fed's decision will impact not only the US economy but also global markets. Volatility is expected in the dollar, gold, and stock market indices.
The Fed announced that the decision to hold the interest rate unanimously was made. Minutes from the last meeting, where the policy rate was held steady at 4.25-4.50% in line with expectations, indicate that Fed officials believe economic uncertainty remains high due to changes in US trade, fiscal, immigration, and regulatory policies.
The minutes indicated that several officials would be open to considering a reduction in the target range for the policy rate at the next meeting if data developed in line with their expectations. Others believed it would be appropriate not to cut the policy rate this year due to upside risks to inflation and expectations that the economy would remain resilient. The minutes also stated, "Some officials commented that the current target range for the federal funds rate may not be significantly above its neutral level."
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