LemonTradesWhen is the next Fed meeting?
The next Federal Reserve rate decision, when it lands in your time zone, what the Fed did last time, and every meeting in 2026 and 2027.
- Current rate
- 3.75%–4.00%
- Last decision
- September 16: hike 0.25
- Press conference
- 2:30 PM ET
- New projections
- No
- Forecast
- –
- Fed chair
- Kevin Warsh
10-year 5.146% +6 bp · Dollar −0.10% · Gold −1.15% · S&P 500 futures −0.63%
Fed meetings in 2026
| Meeting | Projections | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| January 27–28 | Held · 3.50%–3.75% | |
| March 17–18 | Yes | Held · 3.50%–3.75% |
| April 28–29 | Held · 3.50%–3.75% | |
| June 16–17 | Yes | Held · 3.50%–3.75% |
| July 28–29 | Held · 3.50%–3.75% | |
| September 15–16 | Yes | Raised 0.25 · 3.75%–4.00% |
| October 27–28 | Next meeting | |
| December 8–9 | Yes |
Fed meetings in 2027
| Meeting | Projections | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| January 26–27 | ||
| March 16–17 | Yes | |
| April 27–28 | ||
| June 8–9 | Yes | |
| July 27–28 | ||
| September 14–15 | Yes | |
| October 26–27 | ||
| December 7–8 | Yes |
The FOMC’s published schedule. Dates stay tentative until confirmed at the meeting before. The decision comes at 2:00 PM ET on the second day; meetings marked with projections bring the Fed’s new economic forecasts and dot plot.
Fed news
Headlines from the last three days the desk tagged as Fed news.
- Wed 10:34 PMUS Dollar Index hovers around 101.70 as sliding US bond yields counters Fed hike bets
Lower bond yields balance Fed expectations, keeping the dollar in check.
- Wed 8:46 PMGold Falls, Weighed by Rising Energy Costs, Fed Uncertainty
Higher energy costs and rate uncertainty create headwinds for non-yielding gold.
- Wed 7:56 PMGold Edges Lower as Traders Weigh Mideast Signals, Fed Rate Path
Traders assessing rate outlook and geopolitical signals weigh on gold demand.
- Wed 11:05 AMBOE’s Bailey Defends Speaking Out Over Trump Attacks on Powell
Political pressure on Fed autonomy affects long-term dollar credibility.
- Wed 10:21 AMBofA’s Cabana Asks Fed on Rate Hikes ‘Why Wait Now?’
Hawkish rate commentary can provide modest support for the US dollar.
- Wed 4:12 AMDow Jones futures rise on Fed rate pause expectations, AI tech rally
Rate pause bets and tech momentum support general stock market indices.
- Wed 2:33 AMUS Dollar: Short-term upside capped as Fed pause looms – Commerzbank
Bank analyst commentary suggests limited near-term gains for the US dollar.
- Wed 12:00 AMUnited States Dollar Index holds firm due to oil-driven inflation, Fed neutrality
Oil-driven inflation expectations keep dollar sentiment firm.
How a Fed decision day works
- 2:00 PM ET: the statement, with the new rate range and how each member voted. Markets move within seconds.
- 2:30 PM ET: the chair’s press conference, which often moves markets more than the statement.
- Three weeks later: the minutes, with more detail on the debate.
- Blackout: officials stop speaking in public from the second Saturday before each meeting until the day after.
Where the Fed stands: it cut rates three times in late 2025, held through July 2026, then raised them in September to fight inflation that stayed above its 2% target. See did the Fed cut rates?
Questions
When is the next Fed meeting?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 and Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with the decision at 2:00 PM ET on October 28.
What time is the Fed announcement?
2:00 PM Eastern on the second day of the meeting (11:00 AM Pacific, 7:00 PM in London in winter), with the press conference at 2:30 PM.
How many Fed meetings are there a year?
Eight scheduled meetings, about every six weeks. The Fed can also meet in an emergency, as it did in March 2020.
Who is the Fed chair?
Kevin Warsh, sworn in on May 22, 2026, after Jerome Powell’s term as chair ended.
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