when will fed announce rate cut

The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. It is widely expected that the Fed will cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points (a quarter-point) at this meeting, marking the first rate cut after nine months of holding rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%. The decision is motivated by concerns over a weakening labor market despite inflation remaining above the Fed's 2% target. Economists and market participants generally anticipate this rate cut, with some forecasting further cuts later in the year depending on economic conditions.