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Federal Open Market Committee $(FOMC)$ MEETING DATES:
2026
March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
April 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
June 16-17 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)
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)
2028
January 25-26 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)
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No public events are currently scheduled.
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OTHER FED OFFICIALS
Wednesday, February 4
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin speaks before the Rotary Club of Aiken Economic Symposium, 1200 EST/1700 GMT. Repeat of Feb. 3 speech. Audience Q&A expected. No livestream. USC Aiken Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way. Contact: Jim Strader, jim.strader@rich.frb.org. Event information: https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/economic-symposium/
MIAMI, Fla. - Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook speaks on monetary policy and the economic outlook before the Economic Club of Miami, 1830 EST/2330 GMT. Text available. Q&A from moderator. Webcast at https://youtube.com/live/lGLxp31QYKo?feature=share. The Moore Miami, 4040 N.E. 2nd Avenue. RSVP for in-person attendance: Francisco Gonzalez, francisco@econclubmiami.org
Thursday, February 5
ATLANTA - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic participates in moderated conversation and Q&A on monetary policy and navigating the economic environment after graduation at event hosted by the Clark Atlanta University School of Business, 1050 EST/1550 GMT. Audience Q&A expected. No media Q&A. No embargoed text. Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/-E4dw7pCIbI?si=Tq9th1bPxRqGXsUl. RSVP: Monique Broughton Knight, monique.broughton@atl.frb.org
Friday, February 6
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson speaks on the economic outlook and supply-side inflation dynamics before the Brookings Institution, 1200 EST/1700 GMT. Text available. Q&A from moderator. Webcast at https://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-watch-supply-side-factors-and-inflation-what-have-we-learned. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Contact: Davis Conger, dconger@brookings.edu. Media must register in advance at https://www.brookings.edu/events/supply-side-factors-and-inflation-what-have-we-learned/
Monday, February 9
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic participates in moderated conversation on monetary policy and the economic outlook before the Top Producer Summit, 1415 CST/1515 EST/2015 GMT. Audience Q&A expected. No media Q&A. No embargoed text. Livestream at https://www.agweb.com/farmjournal-now. RSVP: Melissa Long, melissa.long@atl.frb.org
Tuesday, February 10
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack speaks on "Banking and the Economic Outlook" before the 2026 Ohio Bankers League Economic Summit, 1200 EST/1700 GMT. Text available. Q&A expected. Livestream at http://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandFed. Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus OH 43219. RSVP for in-person attendance: Dani Carlson, dani.carlson@clev.frb.org or 216 672 1264. Event information: https://www.ohiobankersleague.com/Professional-Development/Event-Info/sessionaltcd/MTG_SUMMIT_2026
AUSTIN, Texas - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan speaks and participates in moderated question-and-answer session before the 2026 Asset Management Derivatives Forum hosted by SIFMA and FIA, 1200 CST/1300 EST/1800 GMT. Text available. No audience Q&A. Virtual access available. J.W. Marriott Austin, 110 East 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701. FIA media contact: fiapr@fia.org. Dallas Fed contacts: Victoria Rosengarten, Victoria.rosengarten@dal.frb.org, or Jon Prior, jon.prior@dal.frb.org
Thursday, February 12
***DALLAS - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan gives welcome remarks, and (INVITED) Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran participates in a Global Perspectives event hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, 1800 CST/1900 EST/0000 GMT. Logan text and livestream available. 2200 N. Pearl Street, Dallas, TX 75201. RSVP for in-person attendance: Victoria Rosengarten, victoria.rosengarten@dal.frb.org. Event/livestream information: https://www.dallasfed.org/research/perspectives/2026/26miran
Tuesday, February 17SAN JOSE, Calif. - Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly speaks on AI and the economy and participates in moderated conversation before economic forum co-hosted by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and San Jose State University, 1130 PST/1430 EST/1930 GMT. Prepared remarks expected. Livestream available, link forthcoming. San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square. RSVP for in-person attendance: press@svlg.org. Event information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-and-the-economy-tickets-1981380918665?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday, February 24
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee speaks and participates in moderated question-and-answer session before the 42nd National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Economic Policy Conference, "The Great Realignment: Navigating AI, Demographic, and Geo-Economic Change," 0800 EST/1300 GMT. Embargoed text TBD. Livestream at https://www.chicagofed.org/publications/speeches/2026/feb-24-nabe-economic-policy-conference. Capital Hilton, 16th and K streets N.W. Contact: Sean Herpolsheimer, sean.herpolsheimer@chi.frb.org
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FOMC MEETING MINUTES
1400 EST/1900 GMT
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (for meeting of Jan. 27-28)
1400 EDT/1800 GMT
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (for meeting of March 17-18)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (for meeting of April 28-29)
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (for meeting of June 16-17)
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (for meeting of July 28-29)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (for meeting of Sept. 15-16)
1400 EST/1900 GMT
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (for meeting of Oct. 27-28)
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026 (for meeting of Dec. 8-9)
BEIGE BOOK (Wednesday dates)
1400 EST/1900 GMT
March 4, 2026
1400 EDT/1800 GMT
April 15, 2026
June 3, 2026
July 15, 2026
September 2, 2026
October 14, 2026
1400 EST/1900 GMT
November 25, 2026
January 13, 2027
Federal Reserve Quarterly Financial Accounts of the United States (Z.1)
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1200 EDT/1600 GMT
Tuesday, February 10
***NEW YORK - Federal Reserve Bank of New York releases Q4 2025 Household Debt and Credit Report, an updated snapshot of trends in household borrowing and indebtedness, including data about mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and auto loans, 1000 EST/1500 GMT. Contact: Connor Munsch, 347 224 1175 or connor.munsch@ny.frb.org
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VOTING MEMBERS:
2026
Federal Reserve Bank of New York president Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland president Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia president Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis president
2027
Federal Reserve Bank of New York president Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond president Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta president Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco president
2028
Federal Reserve Bank of New York president Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland presidentFederal Reserve Bank of Boston president Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City president
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