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TheFederal Open Market Committee(FOMC) — a division of the Federal Reserve responsible for setting monetary policy — will soon meet again to evaluate the health of the economy and make key decisions regarding thefederal funds rate.
These decisions impact not only how the economy functions as a whole but also everyday consumers, as they influence rates on savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, and more.
Statements and forecasts released during FOMC meetings provide valuable information on the economic outlook.
Knowing when the Fed meets to discuss monetary policy and make important decisions can help you get a snapshot of the economy's overall health and adjust your own financial strategy accordingly.
The FOMC holds eight regularly scheduled meetings per year.
Its most recent meeting took place July 28-29, 2026.
Here's the Fed's full meeting schedule for 2026: * Meeting associated with a Summary of Economic Projections.
At these meetings, policymakers assess the health of the economy by evaluating economic indicators such as theConsumer Price Index(CPI),gross domestic product (GDP), and the unemployment rate to shape monetary policy.
The minutes of regularly scheduled meetings are released three weeks after the date of the policy decision.
The live press conferences held byFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warshwill also be livestreamed and recorded.
Once each meeting concludes, the FOMC releases its policy decisions at 2 p.m.
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