Next FOMC: Wednesday 9 December 2026, 21:00 Cyprus (14:00 ET)
The FOMC rate decision is the Federal Reserve's scheduled policy announcement. The date and time on this page are the decision, not the minutes or the blackout, and they come from the calendar data.
Next release
FOMC meeting · Dec 8–9
Wednesday 9 December 2026
21:00 Cyprus · 14:00 ET
SEP + dot plot
What it is, and why it moves gold, the dollar, the Nasdaq and bitcoin
The Federal Open Market Committee sets the federal funds rate and publishes a policy statement. Some meetings also include economic projections. The chair's press conference follows the statement. Minutes of the discussion are a separate release about three weeks later.
A higher rate, or a statement read as keeping rates higher, generally supports the US dollar and weighs on gold, the Nasdaq, and bitcoin. A lower rate, or a statement read as opening the door to lower rates, is generally read the other way. The statement and the press conference can move prices even when the rate itself is unchanged, because they change what markets expect the committee to do next. This is how the release is used. It is not a forecast of the next print and not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Upcoming FOMC dates
Dates left in 2026, taken from the calendar data. Nothing is added when the next release has not been published.
Wednesday 9 December 2026
21:00 Cyprus · 14:00 ET
FOMC meeting · Dec 8–9 (SEP + dot plot)
| Date | Cyprus | ET | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 9 December 2026Next | 21:00 | 14:00 | FOMC meeting · Dec 8–9 (SEP + dot plot) |
Year schedule: Federal Reserve FOMC calendar
Past releases
Actual, forecast, and previous are shown when the calendar has them.
Wednesday 28 October 2026
20:00 Cyprus · 14:00 ET
FOMC Rate Decision + Warsh Press Conference (18:30 UTC)
- Actual
- Held at 3.75-4.00%; 10-2 vote
- Forecast
- Hold 3.75-4.00%; hike odds about 8 to 10%
- Previous
- 3.75-4.00% (hiked 25bp September 16 on a 12-0 vote)
Wednesday 16 September 2026
21:00 Cyprus · 14:00 ET
FOMC Rate Decision + SEP / Dot Plot + Warsh Press Conference (18:30 UTC) (SEP + dot plot)
- Actual
- Hiked 25bp to 3.75-4.00%; 12-0 vote; 12 of 18 SEP participants see one more 2026 hike
- Forecast
- 25bp hike to 3.75-4.00% (~85% priced); first hike of 2026
- Previous
- 3.50-3.75% (held July 29 on a 9-3 vote)
Wednesday 29 July 2026
21:00 Cyprus · 14:00 ET
FOMC Rate Decision (July 2026) + Warsh Press Conference (18:30 UTC)
- Actual
- —
- Forecast
- 3.50-3.75% hold (~62-65% priced; ~35% hike to 3.75-4.00%)
- Previous
- 3.50-3.75% (held June 17, Warsh's debut)
| Date | Cyprus | ET | Release | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 28 October 2026 | 20:00 | 14:00 | FOMC Rate Decision + Warsh Press Conference (18:30 UTC) | Held at 3.75-4.00%; 10-2 vote | Hold 3.75-4.00%; hike odds about 8 to 10% | 3.75-4.00% (hiked 25bp September 16 on a 12-0 vote) |
| Wednesday 16 September 2026 | 21:00 | 14:00 | FOMC Rate Decision + SEP / Dot Plot + Warsh Press Conference (18:30 UTC) (SEP + dot plot) | Hiked 25bp to 3.75-4.00%; 12-0 vote; 12 of 18 SEP participants see one more 2026 hike | 25bp hike to 3.75-4.00% (~85% priced); first hike of 2026 | 3.50-3.75% (held July 29 on a 9-3 vote) |
| Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 21:00 | 14:00 | FOMC Rate Decision (July 2026) + Warsh Press Conference (18:30 UTC) | — | 3.50-3.75% hold (~62-65% priced; ~35% hike to 3.75-4.00%) | 3.50-3.75% (held June 17, Warsh's debut) |
Frequently asked questions
When is the FOMC rate decision this month?
There is no the FOMC rate decision date in October 2026 in the calendar. The next published date is Wednesday 9 December 2026, 21:00 Cyprus (14:00 ET).
What time is the FOMC rate decision released?
The next release is at 21:00 in Cyprus and 14:00 Eastern Time, on Wednesday 9 December 2026. Cyprus uses Asia/Nicosia. The US and Europe change clocks on different weekends, so the Cyprus hour is calculated for that date.
When is the next FOMC rate decision?
The next published date is Wednesday 9 December 2026, 21:00 Cyprus (14:00 ET).
How often is the FOMC rate decision released?
Eight scheduled meetings a year. The statement is in the afternoon, US Eastern Time, and the press conference follows it. The table lists only decision dates that are in the calendar data.
What is the difference between the decision, the press conference, and the minutes?
The rate decision and the policy statement come out together. The chair's press conference is scheduled 30 minutes later. The minutes, which describe the discussion, are a separate release about three weeks after the meeting. This page's next date is the rate decision.
Which meetings include projections?
Meetings marked SEP on the table include the Summary of Economic Projections and the dot plot. The mark comes from the calendar data, not from an assumption about every meeting.