when is fed meeting
The current Federal Reserve (FOMC) meeting is scheduled for January 27–28, 2026, and is already underway as of today.
Quick Scoop
- The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) usually meets 8 times a year to set interest rates and broader monetary policy.
- For 2026, the scheduled FOMC dates are: January 27–28, March 17–18, April 28–29, June 16–17, July 28–29, September 15–16, October 27–28, and December 8–9.
- The January 27–28, 2026 meeting includes a policy statement and implementation note released at 2:00 p.m. ET on January 28.
HTML table of 2026 Fed meetings
| Year | FOMC Meeting Dates |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Jan 27–28 [1][5][7][9] Mar 17–18 [5][1] Apr 28–29 [1][5] Jun 16–17 [5][1] Jul 28–29 [1][5] Sep 15–16 [5][1] Oct 27–28 [1][5] Dec 8–9[5][1] |
Why it matters (very short)
- Rate decisions at these meetings influence mortgage rates, credit card APRs, and savings yields.
- Markets are currently focused on whether the Fed keeps rates steady after prior cuts in late 2025.
TL;DR: The Fed is meeting January 27–28, 2026, right now, with more meetings roughly every six to eight weeks through the rest of the year.
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