The Federal Reserve (Fed) is counting down to the March interest rate decision meeting. Interest rate decisions that create a big impact in the global markets are closely monitored by dollar, gold, stock, and cryptocurrency investors. Especially based on inflation data, unemployment rates, and economic growth indicators, the interest rate decision that will be made in March will play a crucial role in determining the direction of the markets.Prior to the Fed meeting to be held in March, investors have started to turn to safe havens by considering risk factors. The recent fluctuations in the markets and the uncertain environment cause investors to act cautiously. The interest rate announced by the Fed can directly affect the global markets and lead to significant fluctuations in the value of the dollar, gold prices, stock indexes, and the cryptocurrency market.Especially the decision to raise or keep interest rates may cause positive or negative reactions in the markets. An interest rate hike usually leads to the appreciation of the dollar and exits from risky assets, while an interest rate cut or maintaining it can allow investors to take more risks. Therefore, the decision the Fed will make in March is of great importance to the markets.So, when will the Fed interest decision for March be announced? The date of the meeting to be conducted by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve and the effects of the decision on the markets are eagerly awaited by investors.The second Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the Federal Reserve in 2025 will be held on March 19, 2025. The interest rate decision will be announced on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 10:00 PM.The Federal Reserve (Fed), while ending the possibility of further tightening in monetary policy at the first meeting of the year, signaled that interest rate cuts would not start as early as March. Expectations that the Fed will keep the policy interest rate unchanged in March increased to 64%, while the expectation for an interest rate cut fell to 36% in the pricing in the money markets.