When will the Fed interest rate decision be announced? What will be the FED interest rate decision in October 2026, will interest rates decrease?

The US Federal Reserve's October 2026 interest rate decision is on the agenda of global markets. So, when will the Fed interest rate decision be announced? What will be the FED interest rate decision in October 2026, will interest rates decrease?

WHEN WILL FED INTEREST RATE DECISION BE ANNOUNCED?

According to the US Federal Reserve's FOMC calendar for 2026, the October meeting will be held on October 27-28, 2026. The interest rate decision will be announced on Wednesday, October 28, the second day of the meeting.

The Fed is expected to announce its interest rate decision at 21:00 Türkiye time.

WILL FED LOWER INTEREST RATES OR KEEP IT STABLE?

It is not yet clear what changes the Fed will make in interest rates at its October meeting. Current data on the course of inflation, employment market and economic activity will be decisive in the Fed's decision.

Market expectations regarding the Fed's interest rate decisions are followed through Fed funds futures contracts as the meeting date approaches. Using these contract pricing, CME FedWatch shows the probabilities of interest rate changes that may occur at FOMC meetings.

WHAT WAS THE LAST FED INTEREST RATE DECISION?

At the FOMC meeting on September 16, 2026, the Fed increased the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00 percent. In the Fed decision text, it was stated that economic activity was expanding at a solid pace, the unemployment rate did not change much and inflation remained high.