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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting
The Federal Reserve holds its final 2026 policy meeting, releasing the critical dot plot projections for 2027 interest rates.
Until it begins
- 36
- Days
Time to be confirmed
What it is
The final scheduled meeting of the US Federal Reserve's policy-setting committee for 2026 concludes with an interest rate decision. This meeting is especially critical as it includes the quarterly release of the Summary of Economic Projections, widely known as the dot plot.
Why it matters
The December dot plot will lock in the Fed's outlook for interest rates, growth, and inflation for 2027. Tech valuations, M&A volume, and venture capital liquidity are highly sensitive to the cost of capital, making the terminal rate trajectory set here a baseline for corporate budgeting in the coming year.
What to watch
- 01
Revisions to the median federal funds rate projected for year-end 2027.
- 02
Alterations to the inflation and unemployment forecasts in the SEP.
- 03
Dissenting votes or hawkish/dovish language adjustments in the policy statement.
