2026–2027 FOMC Meeting Calendar
Meeting dates follow local US Eastern dates. In 2026, decisions are released at 14:00 ET; the UTC time changes with daylight saving time.
There is no scheduled FOMC meeting in November 2026. October meeting minutes will be released on November 18 at 14:00 ET / 19:00 UTC.
Official Fed meeting calendar2026 meetings and rate decisions
1 decision pending · 7 meetings concluded
2027 FOMC Meeting Schedule
Each meeting date is tentative until confirmed at the preceding meeting. Decision and press conference times have not been separately announced.
| Meeting dates (ET) | Meeting type | Schedule status |
|---|---|---|
| –27 | Scheduled meeting | Tentative |
| –17 | Includes economic projections | Tentative |
| –28 | Scheduled meeting | Tentative |
| –09 | Includes economic projections | Tentative |
| –28 | Scheduled meeting | Tentative |
| –15 | Includes economic projections | Tentative |
| –27 | Scheduled meeting | Tentative |
| –08 | Includes economic projections | Tentative |
FOMC decisions and BTC/ETH performance
Latest review: the October 28 rate decision held the range at 3.75%–4.00%. The table compares USD price changes in the 24 hours before and after the decision.
| Asset | 24 hours before the announcement | 24 hours after the announcement | Price source |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | +0.47% | -0.01% | CoinGecko · BTC |
| ETH | +0.02% | -0.25% | CoinGecko · ETH |
The comparison is anchored to October 28 at 18:00 UTC; price changes do not establish causation.
Monthly price trend and decision timing
October 1, 00:00 to November 1, 00:00 UTC · Daily midnight samples, first point = 100
Comparing the 24 hours before and after the announcement
Released October 28 at 14:00 ET / 18:00 UTC
24 hours before the announcement
24 hours after the announcement
Expand the 48-hour price trend around the decision
Price at announcement = 100 · Hourly samples
Monthly price trend and decision timing
September 1, 00:00 to September 30, 00:00 UTC · Daily midnight samples, first point = 100
Comparing the 24 hours before and after the announcement
Released September 16 at 14:00 ET / 18:00 UTC
24 hours before the announcement
24 hours after the announcement
Expand the 48-hour price trend around the decision
Price at announcement = 100 · Hourly samples
Recent decisions and pre-meeting expectations
Based on the Fed meeting minutes’ review of market expectations before each meeting.
| Decision date | Pre-meeting expectations | Actual decision and target range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17 | Widely expected to remain unchanged | Unchanged3.50%–3.75% | Meeting minutes |
| 07/29 | Unchanged was the base case; roughly one-third probability of a hike | Unchanged3.50%–3.75% | Meeting minutes |
| 09/16 | Markets strongly expected a 25-basis-point hike | 25-basis-point hike3.75%–4.00% | Meeting minutes |
How the FOMC affects crypto markets
Interest rates and financing conditions
The target rate affects the cost of dollar funding and may change the appeal of risk assets. Watch both rate changes and the economic backdrop.
Statement and policy outlook
The statement, Chair’s press conference and economic projections signal the policy outlook. Changes in wording may affect expectations for future rates.
Actual decision versus expectations
Markets often price in expectations before the announcement. The gap between the decision and expectations helps explain price reactions; past performance does not predict future returns.
Frequently asked questions
When are the next Fed meeting and rate decision?
The next FOMC meeting takes place on December 8–9, 2026. On December 9, the rate decision is scheduled for 14:00 ET / 19:00 UTC and the Chair’s press conference for 14:30 ET / 19:30 UTC. US Eastern Time is EST (UTC−5) that day.
What is the Fed’s current target rate?
The federal funds target range is 3.75%–4.00%. The October 28, 2026 decision kept this range unchanged.
What is the FOMC, and how often does it meet?
The FOMC is the Federal Open Market Committee, which sets the Fed’s monetary policy. It typically holds eight scheduled meetings each year. In 2026, the March, June, September and December meetings also include the Summary of Economic Projections.
Does a Fed rate cut always make Bitcoin rise?
No. Markets focus more on how the decision differs from expectations and the economic conditions behind the cut. Alongside the rate, review the statement, the Chair’s remarks and the actual BTC and ETH price response.
How do the statement, Chair’s press conference and meeting minutes differ?
The statement announces the rate decision and policy assessment. The press conference explains the reasoning, while the minutes provide more detailed discussion. They are released at different times and may trigger different market reactions.
When will the next FOMC meeting minutes be released?
The October meeting minutes are scheduled for November 18, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. The latest minutes, covering September, were released on October 7.
Is there an FOMC rate meeting in November 2026?
There is no scheduled FOMC meeting in November 2026. October meeting minutes are scheduled for November 18 at 14:00 ET / 19:00 UTC; the next meeting is December 8–9.
Are the 2027 FOMC meeting dates confirmed?
The Fed has listed eight planned meetings for 2027. Each date is tentative until confirmed at the preceding meeting and may change. Check the official monthly schedule for decision and press conference times.
Sources
- 2026–2027 FOMC Meeting CalendarFederal Reserve
- October 28 rate statementTarget rate and policy decision
- December release calendarRate decision and press conference
- September meeting minutesReleased on October 7
- November release scheduleOctober meeting minutes schedule
- BTC historical pricesCoinGecko · Aggregated USD prices
- ETH historical pricesCoinGecko · Aggregated USD prices
The October monthly chart includes the closing boundary at 00:00 UTC on November 1. Event windows span 24 hours before and after the decision. The price range is calculated from the highest and lowest sampled prices. The 2027 meeting schedule is tentative.