Archive · 29 Jul 2026
US Fed Meeting: Rate Decision Expected July 29
The US Federal Reserve is having a meeting to decide on interest rates.
They will announce their decision on July 29.
Most people think they will keep the rates the same, between 3.5% and 3.75%.
The Fed wants to keep inflation around 2%.
Kevin Warsh, the Fed chairman, will talk to the media after the decision.
You can watch this on the Fed's website or YouTube.
In India, the announcement is at 11:30 pm IST, and the press conference is at 12:00 am IST.
Some people think the Fed might raise rates because of higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
The US Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting is scheduled for July 28–29, 2026.
The interest rate decision will be announced at 2:00 p.m. ET on July 29.
Kevin Warsh will hold a press conference after the announcement.
Most analysts expect the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%.
Higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions could pressure the Fed to consider a rate hike.
- Who
- US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh
- What
- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to decide on interest rates
- When
- July 28–29, 2026
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To assess economic data including inflation, economic growth, and labor market conditions
Market Analysts
Geopolitical Factors
Interest Rate Decision
Market Analysts
Expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, maintaining a wait-and-see approach.
Geopolitical Factors
Higher energy prices and geopolitical tensions could pressure the Fed to consider a rate hike.
- Meeting Dates
- July 28–29, 2026
- Announcement Time (ET)
- 2:00 p.m. on July 29
- Press Conference Time (ET)
- After the announcement
- Current Interest Rate Range
- 3.5%–3.75%
- Inflation Target
- 2%
- Where to Watch
- Federal Reserve website and YouTube channel
- Indian Viewing Time
- 11:30 pm IST for announcement, 12:00 am IST for press conference