The next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the Federal Reserve, often called the "Fed meeting," is scheduled for March 17-18, 2026.

This follows the January 27-28, 2026 session, whose minutes were released on February 18.

Key Dates for 2026

Here's the tentative FOMC calendar based on official releases:

Dates| Notes
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January 27-28| Recently held; minutes out Feb 18 13
March 17-18| Next meeting; includes Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) 137
April 28-29| Standard meeting 37
June 16-17| Includes SEP 37
July 28-29| Standard meeting 5

These typically start Tuesday and end Wednesday, with announcements around 2 PM ET and press conferences following.

Why It Matters Now

As of February 12, 2026, markets watch these closely for rate signals amid ongoing inflation talks—Fed Chair Powell recently noted data-dependent cuts could align post-January data.

Forums buzz with speculation on cuts if jobs soften, but officials stress balance between inflation and employment.

TL;DR: Mark March 17-18, 2026 —next potential rate pivot point.

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