FOMC rate decision: release dates and latest figure
The FOMC statement comes out at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on the second day of each meeting, with the Chair’s press conference after it. Four of the eight meetings a year also publish the Summary of Economic Projections.
Next release
28 October 2026
· In 33 days
Latest figure
- Decision of 16 September 2026
- 4.00%
- Previous
- 3.75%
- Measure
- Federal funds target range
- Source
- US Federal Reserve
Upcoming release dates
| Date | Weekday | Time | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 22:00 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 23:00 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 23:00 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 22:00 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 22:00 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 22:00 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 22:00 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 22:00 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 22:00 GST | — | Scheduled | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 ET · 23:00 GST | — | Scheduled |
Last checked against US Federal Reserve.
Why it matters for cross-border payments
The Fed sets the price of dollars. The UAE and Saudi central banks announce their own decisions the same day because of their dollar pegs.
Exchange rates can move sharply in the minutes after a release. If you are converting a large amount, knowing when the figure lands helps you decide when to book it.
Related
Questions
- When is the next FOMC rate decision release?
- 28 October 2026, at 14:00 ET · 22:00 GST. Dates come from US Federal Reserve’s published schedule.
- What was the latest FOMC rate decision figure?
- 4.00% after the decision of 16 September 2026.
- Do you show forecasts or consensus estimates?
- No. We show the official release dates and the published figures only, each linked to its source. Information only, not investment advice.
Sources and notices
Dates and figures come from the official publishers linked on this page, entered and checked by the Trillioni Pay team. No forecasts or consensus estimates are shown. Information only, not investment advice.
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