#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System in the United States. It meets regularly to assess economic conditions and determine the appropriate stance of monetary policy, primarily by setting the target range for the federal funds rate.

Here's a breakdown of current and upcoming FOMC meetings:

Current Meeting (as of June 18, 2025):

The FOMC is currently holding a meeting on June 17-18, 2025. The decision on the federal funds rate will be announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. EST (12:00 AM Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Bangladesh), followed by a press conference with Chair Jerome Powell at 2:30 p.m. EST.

Upcoming FOMC Meeting Dates in 2025:

* July 29-30, 2025

* September 16-17, 2025*

* October 28-29, 2025

* December 9-10, 2025*

Meetings marked with an asterisk () are associated with a Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).

Key things to know about FOMC meetings:

* Frequency: The FOMC meets eight times per year, approximately every six to eight weeks.

* Duration: Meetings typically span two days.

* Policy Statement: A policy statement is released on the second day of each meeting, announcing any changes to the federal funds rate target and providing an economic outlook.

* Press Conference: The Federal Reserve Chair usually holds a press conference after selected meetings (those with an SEP) to elaborate on the committee's decisions and answer questions.

* Economic Projections: Four times a year, the FOMC releases the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), which includes committee members' forecasts for GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, and the federal funds rate.