FOMC rate decision (May 2026)
AI pre-release briefing
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is scheduled to announce its rate decision on May 28th at 18:00 UTC. The market consensus anticipates no change, maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25-4.50%. A hawkish surprise, such as an unexpected rate hike or significantly more restrictive forward guidance, would likely pressure BTC and the S&P 500 lower, while strengthening the USD and potentially weighing on gold. Conversely, a dovish surprise, like a rate cut or unexpectedly accommodative guidance, would typically support BTC and the S&P 500, weaken the USD, and boost gold.
Generated by Gemini at 2026-05-17T03:50:13Z. Scenarios, not predictions.
Result — from the issuing agency
- Indicator
- Federal funds target range
- Value
- 3.50-3.75%
- Decision date
- 2026-05-28
- Previous
- 3.50-3.75%
- Change
- Held (no change)
- Unchanged since
- 2025-12-11
These figures are reproduced as published by the issuing agency. The preview below was written before the release and may not match the outcome. A policy rate takes effect the business day after it is announced, so the decision date and the effective date differ.
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