when is the fed decision

The next Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), which corresponds to 6:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This decision will be announced at the conclusion of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on September 16-17, 2025. Following the announcement, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 PM ET (6:30 PM UTC) to discuss the decision and provide insights into the Fed's economic outlook.