Will the Federal Reserve Cut Rates in 2025?

Source The Motley Fool

As was widely expected to happen, the Federal Reserve didn't lower interest rates at its June meeting. But the central bank did provide some valuable clues regarding what could be coming next. In this video, I'll discuss all the important news investors need to know.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of June 19, 2025. The video was published on June 20, 2025.

Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »

Where to invest $1,000 right now

When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, Stock Advisor’s total average return is 994%* — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 172% for the S&P 500.

They just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now, available when you join Stock Advisor.

See the stocks »

*Stock Advisor returns as of June 9, 2025

The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
placeholder
Crypto traders jittery as $1 billion in BTC short bets at stakeBitcoin drops below $100K on Middle East fears, triggering liquidations. Bulls, bears, and whales face off at crucial $97K–$102K support zone.
Author  Cryptopolitan
5 hours ago
Bitcoin drops below $100K on Middle East fears, triggering liquidations. Bulls, bears, and whales face off at crucial $97K–$102K support zone.
placeholder
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds key 20-day EMA above $3,350, US-Iran tensions escalateGold price (XAU/USD) exhibits a sluggish performance above $3,350 during European trading hours on Monday.
Author  FXStreet
5 hours ago
Gold price (XAU/USD) exhibits a sluggish performance above $3,350 during European trading hours on Monday.
placeholder
WTI Oil returns to levels above $74.50 as Middle East tensions remain highCrude Oil retreated from five-month highs at the $7750 area in the early Asian session, but downside attempts have been capped right above $73.00.
Author  FXStreet
5 hours ago
Crude Oil retreated from five-month highs at the $7750 area in the early Asian session, but downside attempts have been capped right above $73.00.
placeholder
Yen Drops to Five-Week Low as Dollar's Safe-Haven Demand RisesAffected by the intensification of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East after the US air strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, the safe-haven appeal of the US dollar soared, pushing the Japanese yen to its lowest level in more than five weeks.
Author  Insights
5 hours ago
Affected by the intensification of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East after the US air strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, the safe-haven appeal of the US dollar soared, pushing the Japanese yen to its lowest level in more than five weeks.
placeholder
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC rebounds to $102,000 as MetaPlanet buys the dip, geopolitical fears lingerBitcoin (BTC) price rebounds slightly, trading around $102,000 at the time of writing on Monday after dipping to $98,200 the previous day.
Author  FXStreet
5 hours ago
Bitcoin (BTC) price rebounds slightly, trading around $102,000 at the time of writing on Monday after dipping to $98,200 the previous day.
goTop
quote