When and at what time will the October 2026 FED interest rate decision be announced? What will be the FED interest rate decision? Will interest rates fall?

As the US Federal Reserve's October interest rate meeting approached, investors focused on the decision that could affect global markets, especially the dollar and gold prices. It is eagerly awaited whether the Fed will keep the policy rate constant. So, when and at what time will the October 2026 FED interest rate decision be announced? What will be the FED interest rate decision? Will interest rates fall? Here are the details...

WHEN AND AT WHAT TIME WILL THE FED INTEREST RATE DECISION BE ANNOUNCED?

The Fed's October meeting will be held on October 27-28, 2026. Following the meeting, the interest rate decision will be announced on Wednesday, October 28, at 21:00.

WHAT WILL BE THE FED INTEREST RATE DECISION, WILL INTEREST RATES FALL?

Employment data for September in the USA were below expectations. While non-agricultural employment increased by only 29 thousand people, the unemployment rate increased to 4.2 percent. While the announced data is important for the Fed's monetary policy decisions, the slowdown in the employment market and the possibility of an interest rate increase in future meetings remain on the agenda.

WHAT WAS THE FED'S LAST INTEREST RATE DECISION?

At its meeting on September 16, 2026, the Fed increased the policy rate by 25 basis points to the range of 3.75-4.00 percent. Among the reasons for the decision, high inflation levels stood out. The new interest rate decision to be announced in October will give important clues about what path the Fed will follow in monetary policy.