#美联储重启降息步伐 Federal Reserve December interest rate meeting, the specific schedule and related information are as follows:

Meeting Schedule

· Meeting time: December 9 to 10, 2025 (two days).

· Decision announcement: December 11 at 3 AM Beijing time (Thursday).

· Chairman's speech: About 30 minutes after the decision announcement, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will hold a press conference.

Core Highlights of the Meeting

1. Interest rate decision: The market generally expects a 25 basis point rate cut again. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the market's expected probability has risen to nearly 90%. If realized, this will be the Federal Reserve's third consecutive rate cut since September.

2. Internal disagreement: A prominent feature of this meeting is the severe internal disagreement within the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee). About 5 voting members oppose or are skeptical about further rate cuts, and the final vote may see multiple dissenting votes.

3. Future policy guidance: The meeting will release the latest quarterly economic projections (SEP) and the "dot plot," revealing officials' forecasts for the interest rate path in 2026. The tone of Powell's speech at the press conference (whether "dovish" or "hawkish") will also be crucial.

4. Balance sheet direction: In addition to interest rates, how the Federal Reserve manages its large balance sheet (such as whether to announce a bond purchasing plan) is also a focus of market attention.

Potential Impact on Digital Currency

Combining previous concerns, the impact of this meeting will depend on the comparison between the final decision and market expectations and the future signals released by Powell.

· If a rate cut is made as scheduled and dovish signals are released, it may boost risk assets and provide short-term benefits for digital currencies.

· If the decision or statement is hawkish (for example, implying a pause in rate cuts in the future), it may dampen market sentiment and trigger volatility.

It is recommended to focus on the decision announcement and Powell's speech on December 11 at 3 AM Beijing time, as this will be key to judging the short-term market direction.