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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting
The Federal Reserve meets to determine the target range for the federal funds rate ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Until it begins
- 21
- Days
Time to be confirmed
What it is
The October scheduled gathering of the Federal Reserve's monetary policymaking body. Policymakers evaluate economic data and determine the target range for the federal funds rate.
Why it matters
This meeting precedes the U.S. midterm elections and provides crucial forward guidance on interest rate trajectories into year-end. Rate decisions have a direct impact on corporate borrowing costs, tech valuations, and broad market liquidity.
What to watch
- 01
Any adjustments to the federal funds rate target.
- 02
Tone of the post-meeting policy statement regarding inflation progress.
- 03
Jerome Powell's remarks during the 2:30 pm ET press conference.
