FOMC Meeting Dates 2025
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) made 8 interest rate decisions in 2025: Jan 28–29, Mar 18–19, May 6–7, Jun 17–18, Jul 29–30, Sep 16–17, Oct 28–29, Dec 9–10. It raised the rate 0 times, cut it 3 times and held 5 times.
Fed interest rate decisions in 2025
Times in New York and London; the last column is your own time. The FOMC meets over two days and decides on the second.
| Meeting | New York | London | Your time | Press conf. | Projections | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28–29 | Wed · 2:00 PM EST | Wed, Jan 29 · 7:00 PM London | 7:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EST | — | Held at 4.25%–4.50% |
| Mar 18–19 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Mar 19 · 6:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | Yes | Held at 4.25%–4.50% |
| May 6–7 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, May 7 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | — | Held at 4.25%–4.50% |
| Jun 17–18 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Jun 18 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | Yes | Held at 4.25%–4.50% |
| Jul 29–30 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Jul 30 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | — | Held at 4.25%–4.50% |
| Sep 16–17 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | Yes | Cut 25 bp to 4.00%–4.25% |
| Oct 28–29 | Wed · 2:00 PM EDT | Wed, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM London | 6:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EDT | — | Cut 25 bp to 3.75%–4.00% |
| Dec 9–10 | Wed · 2:00 PM EST | Wed, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM London | 7:00 PM UTC | 2:30 PM EST | Yes | Cut 25 bp to 3.50%–3.75% |
Dates and times from FXStreet's economic calendar. In March, June, September and December the decision comes with the Summary of Economic Projections, including the "dot plot": where each official expects the rate to be at the end of each year. Check them against the Fed's own calendar.
Fed minutes release dates 2025
The Fed publishes the minutes of its meetings some weeks after each one.
| Released | New York time | Of the meeting of |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 8 | 2:00 PM EST | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Wed, Feb 19 | 2:00 PM EST | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Wed, Apr 9 | 2:00 PM EDT | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Wed, May 28 | 2:00 PM EDT | May 7, 2025 |
| Wed, Jul 9 | 2:00 PM EDT | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Wed, Aug 20 | 2:00 PM EDT | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Wed, Oct 8 | 2:00 PM EDT | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Wed, Nov 19 | 2:00 PM EST | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Tue, Dec 30 | 2:00 PM EST | Dec 10, 2025 |
FOMC Meeting Dates 2025: questions
How many times does the Fed meet in 2025?
8 scheduled interest rate decisions: Jan 28–29, Mar 18–19, May 6–7, Jun 17–18, Jul 29–30, Sep 16–17, Oct 28–29, Dec 9–10. Each FOMC meeting runs over two days, with the decision on the second. Eight scheduled two-day meetings a year, roughly every six weeks.
What time are Fed decisions announced?
The statement is released at 2:00 pm New York time on the second day of the meeting. The Chair's press conference starts at 2:30 pm, thirty minutes after the statement.
Which Fed meetings in 2025 come with projections?
Mar 19, Jun 18, Sep 17, Dec 10. In March, June, September and December the decision comes with the Summary of Economic Projections, including the "dot plot": where each official expects the rate to be at the end of each year.
When are the Fed minutes released in 2025?
Jan 8, Feb 19, Apr 9, May 28, Jul 9, Aug 20, Oct 8, Nov 19, Dec 30. Each covers the meeting a few weeks before it.
What did the Fed decide in 2025?
Jan 29: held at 4.25%–4.50%; Mar 19: held at 4.25%–4.50%; May 7: held at 4.25%–4.50%; Jun 18: held at 4.25%–4.50%; Jul 30: held at 4.25%–4.50%; Sep 17: cut 25 bp to 4.00%–4.25%; Oct 29: cut 25 bp to 3.75%–4.00%; Dec 10: cut 25 bp to 3.50%–3.75%.
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