The Federal Reserve announces interest rate decisions, including any rate cuts, at the end of scheduled Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings, typically at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Typical announcement timing
The Fed normally holds an FOMC meeting over two days and releases its policy statement with any rate cut decision at 2:00 p.m. ET on the second day. This is often followed by a press conference with the Fed Chair about 30 minutes later, where additional context on the decision is provided.
Upcoming rate cut expectations
In 2025, markets and economists have focused on specific meeting dates, such as September 17 and the December 9–10 meeting window, as key points when a rate cut could be or is expected to be announced. These expectations are driven by indicators like labor market weakness and inflation trends, which have led many analysts to anticipate a quarter-point reduction at those meetings.
If you share which month or meeting you are asking about, it is possible to narrow this to the specific calendar date and time window for that decision.
