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Fed Interest Rate Decision (FOMC)

Fed Interest Rate Decision (FOMC) 9 December 2026

Fed Interest Rate Decision (FOMC) 9 December 2026: the release is due at 19:00 UTC (2:00 PM ET). The last release came in at 4% against a forecast of 4.0%. Of the last 12 releases, 0 came in above the forecast and 0 below it.

These figures were verified on 29 Oct 2026 from the source: Federal Reserve. This page reports the release as published: the figures and what a print like it usually does to the currency.

Due at
19:00 UTC
19:00 UTC (2:00 PM ET)
Forecast
—
The market consensus
Previous
4%
As the source gives it

What a surprise usually does

Above the forecast: A rate increase or more restrictive decision than markets expect usually strengthens the dollar, often sharply if the surprise is large.

Below the forecast: A cut or more dovish-than-expected decision usually weakens the dollar as expected US yields fall.

In line with the forecast: The dollar may be little changed, but guidance can still move it if the expected path shifts.

Fed Interest Rate Decision (FOMC) 9 December 2026: due, with the last 12 releases
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The last 12 releases · times in UTC
ReleasedForActualForecastPrevious
28 Oct 2026—4%4.0%4%
16 Sep 2026—4%4%3.75%
29 Jul 2026—3.75%3.75%3.75%
17 Jun 2026—3.75%3.75%3.75%
29 Apr 2026—3.75%3.75%3.75%
18 Mar 2026—3.75%3.75%3.75%
28 Jan 2026—3.75%3.75%3.75%
29 Oct 2025—4.0%4.0%4.25%
17 Sep 2025—4.25%4.25%4.5%
30 Jul 2025—4.5%4.5%4.5%
18 Jun 2025—4.5%4.5%4.5%
7 May 2025—4.5%4.5%4.5%
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