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FOMC meeting dates
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Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting dates:
2026
July 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
September 15-16 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
October 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
December 8-9 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)
2027
January 26-27 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)
March 16-17 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
April 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
June 8-9 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
July 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
September 14-15 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
October 26-27 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
December 7-8 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)
Fed chair and other officials
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh
Tuesday, July 14
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testifies before the House Financial Services Committee hearing, "The Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report to Congress," 1000 EDT/1400 GMT. Text available. 2128 Rayburn. Event information/livestream: https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=411174
Wednesday, July 15
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testifies before the Senate Banking Committee hearing, "The Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report to Congress," 1000 EDT/1400 GMT. Text available. 538 Dirksen. Livestream at https://www.banking.senate.gov/
Other Federal Reserve officials
Tuesday, July 14
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr speaks on artificial intelligence before the Federal Reserve Board Annual Financial Inclusion Conference, 1240 EDT/1640 GMT. Text available. No Q&A. William McChesney Martin Jr. Federal Reserve Board Building, 2001 C. Street N.W. Livestream at www.federalreserve.gov and . RSVP by 5 p.m. EDT July 13 for in-person attendance: Laura Benedict, . Event information:
Future Fed events and releases
Tuesday, September 22
NEW YORK - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams speaks before the 2026 Treasury Markets Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Agenda, other details TBA. Webcast available. 33 Liberty Street. RSVP for in-person attendance: Shelley Pitterson, shelley.pitterson@ny.frb.org. Event information: https://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/events/markets/2026/0922-2026
Wednesday, September 30
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin gives welcome and opening remarks before the "2026 Investing in Rural America Conference: The Strength of Rural Places" hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in partnership with the Federal Reserve System and Rural LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation), 1330 EDT/1730 GMT. Other details TBA. Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa, 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville NC 28804. Contact: Jim Strader, jim.strader@rich.frb.org. Event information: https://web.cvent.com/event/0476f20a-ab02-4ae0-83bf-65f87e4823a7/summary
Thursday, October 1
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins participate in "Federal Reserve Perspectives: Regional Insights on Rural Economic Conditions" session before the "2026 Investing in Rural America Conference: The Strength of Rural Places" hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in partnership with the Federal Reserve System and Rural LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation), 0905 EDT/1305 GMT. Other details TBA. Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa, 290 Macon Avenue, Asheville NC 28804. Contact: Jim Strader, . Event information:
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook moderates "Consumers, Artificial Intelligence, and Financial Inclusion: Balancing Opportunities and Challenges" discussion before the Federal Reserve Board Annual Financial Inclusion Conference, 1330 EDT/1730 GMT. No text. William McChesney Martin Jr. Federal Reserve Board Building, 2001 C. Street N.W. Livestream at www.federalreserve.gov and www.youtube.com/federalreserve. RSVP by 5 p.m. EDT July 13 for in-person attendance: Laura Benedict, laura.a.benedict@frb.gov. Event information: https://www.federalreserve.gov/conferences/next-gen-financial-inclusion.htm
WASHINGTON - (VIA PRE-RECORDED VIDEO) Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman speaks on "Responsible Innovation and Financial Inclusion" before the Federal Reserve Board Annual Financial Inclusion Conference, 1455 EDT/1855 GMT. Text available. No Q&A. William McChesney Martin Jr. Federal Reserve Board Building, 2001 C. Street N.W. Livestream at www.federalreserve.gov and www.youtube.com/federalreserve. RSVP by 5 p.m. EDT July 13 for in-person attendance: Laura Benedict, laura.a.benedict@frb.gov. Event information: https://www.federalreserve.gov/conferences/next-gen-financial-inclusion.htm
Wednesday, July 15
NEW YORK - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams gives keynote remarks in a conversation organized by Partnership for New York City, 0845 EDT/1245 GMT. Text and moderated Q&A expected. Media availability follows for reporters in attendance. The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Center. RSVP by 1 p.m. EDT July 14: Brian Manning, brian.manning@ny.frb.org
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook speaks on the economic outlook before an Exchequer Club luncheon, 1300 EDT/1700 GMT. Text available. Q&A from moderator and audience. No webcast. Mayflower Hotel, Chinese Ballroom, 1127 Connecticut Avenue N.W. RSVP for in-person attendance: Cheryl Warren, exchequer@exchequerclub.com or 301 336 1715
ST. LOUIS - Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem gives welcome remarks before a Homer Jones Memorial Lecture event, 1730 CDT/1830 EDT/2230 GMT. In-person event with virtual option for media. Text anticipated. NOTE: no policy remarks. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, One Federal Reserve Bank Plaza. RSVP for virtual link: Anthony Kiekow, anthony.kiekow@stls.frb.org or 314 949 9739
Thursday, July 16
HOUSTON, Texas - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan participates in moderated question-and-answer session sharing insights about her leadership role at the Federal Reserve, her experiences as a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee and her perspectives on the evolving economic landscape in a Fed Listening Tour event, 1130 CDT/1230 EDT/1630 GMT. Text and livestream available. Audience Q&A expected. Houston Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, 1801 Allen Parkway. Media Contacts: Victoria Rosengarten, Victoria.rosengarten@dal.frb.org or Jon Prior, jon.prior@dal.frb.org. Event information: https://www.dallasfed.org/events/2026/26loganhou
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid speaks on the Federal Reserve, monetary policy and the economic outlook before the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Economic Forum, approx. 1225 CDT/1325 EDT/1725 GMT. Embargoed text and livestream available. Audience Q&A expected. Bosselman Conference Center, 690 East Stolley Park Road. RSVP for livestream: Bill Medley, bill.medley@kc.frb.org; or Abbey Schieffer, abbey.schieffer@kc.frb.org
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