The Federal Reserve's next rate announcement is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. EST. It is widely expected that the Fed will announce a quarter-point (0.25%) interest rate cut at this meeting, which would be the first rate cut of 2025. The announcement follows a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) beginning September 16, 2025. The Fed's decision and accompanying economic projections will provide guidance on future rate moves for the rest of the year, including meetings in October and December 2025.