The next Fed decision lands on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
2:00 PM ET
Where this release stands
The Federal Reserve’s interest‑rate decision, administered by the Federal Open Market Committee, is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16. The release is set for exactly 2:00 PM ET. According to the official record, this decision has not yet occurred and remains ahead of the current present date.
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What this release is
Eight times a year the Federal Open Market Committee sets the federal funds rate, the benchmark that flows through to mortgages, savings yields and equity valuations. The statement lands at 2:00 PM ET and the chair's press conference at 2:30 PM ET often moves markets more than the decision itself.