Next FOMC decision
Released 8 times per yearOct 28, 2026 18:00 UTC
in 29 days
Consensus forecast
Awaiting consensus
Previous
4%
Published by Federal Reserve
The next FOMC meeting concludes on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with the rate decision announced at 2:00 PM ET and the press conference at 2:30 PM ET. The Federal Open Market Committee holds eight scheduled meetings a year, roughly every six weeks. The decision, the statement and the press conference together set the tone for the dollar and global risk appetite.
Recent FOMC decisions
| Period | Actual | Forecast | Previous | Outcome | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 4% | 4% | 3.75% | inline | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 3.75% | 3.75% | 3.75% | inline | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 3.75% | 3.75% | 3.75% | inline | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 3.75% | 3.75% | 3.75% | inline | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3.75% | 3.75% | 3.75% | inline | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 3.75% | 3.75% | 3.75% | inline | Jan 28, 2026 |
See the full Fed Interest Rate Decision (FOMC) history, what it measures and how it moves the USD.