The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for October 28–29, 2025, with a policy decision announced at the end of proceedings and a press briefing by the Fed Chair following the statement. Powell’s press conference typically occurs about 30 minutes after the policy statement is released. Key points to watch:
- Date: October 28–29, 2025
- Time of decision: around 2:00 p.m. ET on the final day
- Press conference: roughly 2:30 p.m. ET after the statement
- Common outcome: market expectations had widely favored a rate action, with analysts indicating a likely cut or hold depending on incoming data
If you’d like, I can provide a concise summary of the official FOMC statement and Powell’s remarks once the decision is released, or track the latest market expectations and CME FedWatch probabilities for this meeting.
