Economic calendar
FOMC meeting dates 2026 and 2027
The Federal Open Market Committee sets US interest rates. Here is every scheduled meeting, and how far the first hour after the decision has really moved each market.
Swiftedge right now (12:37 UTC): the next Fed rate decision is on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 2:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC). Measured on Bitcoin since January 2025 across 15 releases, the first hour has moved 2.9× as far as a quiet hour: 1.58% against 0.55%.
All FOMC dates
Every scheduled date from the official calendar. Your own time is filled in by your browser.
| Meeting | Decision | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| 8–9 December 2026 | 2:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC) | |
| 26–27 January 2027 | 2:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC) | |
| 16–17 March 2027 | 2:00 PM ET (18:00 UTC) | |
| 27–28 April 2027 | 2:00 PM ET (18:00 UTC) | |
| 8–9 June 2027 | 2:00 PM ET (18:00 UTC) | |
| 27–28 July 2027 | 2:00 PM ET (18:00 UTC) | |
| 14–15 September 2027 | 2:00 PM ET (18:00 UTC) | |
| 26–27 October 2027 | 2:00 PM ET (18:00 UTC) | |
| 7–8 December 2027 | 2:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC) |
How much a Fed decision moves each market
First hour after each release, against the same weekday and time on days without a major release.
| Market | Releases | First hour | Quiet hour | Impact | Candles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 500 | 4 | 0.85% | 0.11% | 8.0×* | 1 min |
| US 100 | 4 | 1.17% | 0.20% | 5.8×* | 1 min |
| Gold | 9 | 1.24% | 0.32% | 3.9× | 1 min |
| Silver | 9 | 2.00% | 0.65% | 3.1× | 1 min |
| Ethereum | 15 | 2.35% | 0.80% | 2.9× | 1 min |
| Bitcoin | 15 | 1.58% | 0.55% | 2.9× | 1 min |
| XRP | 15 | 2.03% | 0.87% | 2.3× | 1 min |
| Solana | 15 | 2.42% | 1.07% | 2.3× | 1 min |
| WTI oil | 6 | 0.79% | 0.88% | 0.9× | 1 min |
What happens in that hour
- The first minute carried 25% of Bitcoin's usual range for the hour.
- One release in ten moved Bitcoin 2.51% or more in the hour.
- Bitcoin closed the first hour higher after 40% of 15 releases. That is too few to read a direction: size can be measured, direction cannot.
The last 12 FOMC releases, one by one
Range from high to low in the first hour, and where the hour closed against the price before the release.
| Date | Bitcoin range | Bitcoin closed | Gold range | Gold closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 October 2026 | 0.78% | +0.20% | 1.06% | −0.18% |
| 16 September 2026 | 1.97% | −0.11% | 2.51% | −2.26% |
| 29 July 2026 | 1.58% | +0.36% | 1.59% | +1.51% |
| 17 June 2026 | 1.94% | −0.88% | 2.46% | −2.08% |
| 29 April 2026 | 1.77% | −0.91% | 0.75% | −0.23% |
| 18 March 2026 | 1.47% | −0.71% | 0.91% | −0.73% |
| 28 January 2026 | 0.81% | −0.15% | 1.24% | +0.84% |
| 10 December 2025 | 1.73% | +0.50% | 0.91% | +0.51% |
| 29 October 2025 | 2.52% | −0.92% | 1.36% | −0.56% |
| 17 September 2025 | 1.38% | −0.10% | – | – |
| 30 July 2025 | 1.30% | −1.06% | – | – |
| 18 June 2025 | 1.12% | −0.68% | – | – |
Common questions
When is the next FOMC meeting?
The next Fed rate decision is on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 2:00 PM ET (19:00 UTC). After that: 27 January 2027 and 17 March 2027.
What time is the Fed decision?
The statement comes out at 2:00 PM Eastern Time on the second day of the meeting, and the Chair's press conference starts at 2:30 PM. That is 19:00 UTC in winter and 18:00 UTC in summer.
How much does a Fed decision move Bitcoin?
Measured since January 2025 across 15 releases, the first hour after a Fed decision has had a range of 1.58% on Bitcoin, against 0.55% in a quiet hour. That is 2.9× as far.
How much does a Fed decision move gold?
Measured since October 2025 across 9 releases, the first hour had a range of 1.24% on gold, against 0.32% in a quiet hour. That is 3.9× as far.
Does the market go up or down after a Fed decision?
We measure size, not direction. Bitcoin closed the first hour higher after 40% of 15 releases, which is too few to read a direction. This page shows what has happened, not what will happen.
Where do these dates come from?
From the official calendar of the Federal Reserve.