US FED October Meeting 2025: Check Date, Time, FOMC Agenda; When & Where To Watch Jerome Powell's Speech Live?

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the policy-making arm of the U.S. Federal Reserve is set to convene its next crucial meeting on October 28-29, 2025. Global investors, economists and policymakers are closely watching the outcome, as any potential interest rate decision could have far-reaching effects on financial markets worldwide.

FED October Meeting 2025: Check Date, Time, When and Where To Watch Jerome Powell's Speech Live?

The October 2025 FOMC meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 PM ET (11:30 PM IST) and will continue through Wednesday, October 29. Following the meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2:30 PM ET (12:00 AM IST on October 30) to discuss the committee's policy decisions and economic outlook.

How to Watch the FOMC October Meeting Live

The meeting and press conference will be streamed live on the Federal Reserve's official website (federalreserve.gov) and its YouTube channel (@federalreserve/streams). Viewers can also follow real-time updates, expert commentary and market analysis through relevant financial platforms.

This meeting follows the committee's September decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, a move that stirred optimism in equity markets and triggered debates over the Fed's long-term policy direction.

This meeting is especially significant as it will provide updated insights into the Fed's view on inflation, employment, and economic stability going into 2026. Analysts believe the Fed's language regarding "future rate path" will be closely dissected to gauge whether further rate cuts or holds are likely.

What Is the FOMC and Why It Matters

The FOMC plays a central role in steering U.S. monetary policy and, by extension, influencing the global economy. It consists of 12 members, seven from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, the New York Fed president and four other Reserve Bank presidents who serve on a rotational basis.

The committee meets eight times a year to set benchmark interest rates and conduct open market operations, which involve buying or selling government securities to regulate liquidity and credit conditions.

Interest rate changes made by the FOMC directly affect borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, influencing everything from mortgage rates and car loans to corporate investment and foreign exchange markets.

US Economic Data to Watch This Week

Apart from the FOMC meeting, several key economic indicators are expected to shape market sentiment this week:

• Tuesday, October 28: U.S. Consumer Confidence Index (October)
• Tuesday, October 28: S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index (August)
• Wednesday, October 29: FOMC Interest Rate Decision
• Wednesday, October 29: Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Press Conference

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