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FOMC meeting schedule and equity framework
The FOMC sets the federal-funds target range. Quarterly meetings may also include projections and the dot plot, followed by a press conference.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why U.S. equities care
The rate decision is only the first layer. Statement language, projections and the press conference often determine the lasting reaction in yields, the dollar and equity valuation.
WHAT TO READ
What to read first
- 01
Decision and vote split
- 02
Statement changes
- 03
Median dot
- 04
Inflation and growth projections
- 05
Press conference
IMPACT PATHS · INFERENCE
Potential paths, not trade calls
Higher terminal-rate view → firmer yields and dollar → long-duration assets become more sensitive
Higher easing probability → looser financial conditions → risk appetite may improve
READING BOUNDARIES
Common reading mistakes
- The press conference can reverse the first move
- Dots are not commitments
- Policy meaning depends on incoming data
2026 FOMC release schedule (Beijing time)
Dates and times follow the official schedule
| Date (Beijing) | Beijing time | Eastern time | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | 02:00 | Oct 28 14:00 | October meeting |
| Thu, Dec 10 | 03:00 | Dec 9 14:00 | December meeting · projections |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | 03:00 | Jan 27 14:00 | January meeting |
All 2026 release dates already published by the agency, plus any next-year dates it has announced. Later changes follow the official source.