Global markets are preparing to enter one of the most important turning points of 2026. Following January's interest rate decision and the latest inflation data, all eyes are now on the second Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the year, to be held in March. So when will the US Federal Reserve (FED) announce its March interest rate decision?
The countdown has begun for the US Federal Reserve's (FED) interest rate decision meeting. The Fed's interest rate decision, closely followed by dollar, gold, stock and cryptocurrency investors, will directly affect global markets. So when will the Fed's March interest rate decision be announced?
WHEN AND WHEN WILL THE FED'S INTEREST RATE DECISION BE ANNOUNCED?
The announcement date for the second interest rate decision of the year by the US Federal Reserve (FED) has been determined.
Accordingly; The March interest rate decision of the Monetary Policy Committee of the US Federal Reserve (FED) will be announced at 21:00 on March 18.
After the meeting, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will provide an assessment and make market-oriented statements.
WHAT ARE THE FED'S INTEREST RATE EXPECTATIONS?
In their verbal guidance, US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials implied that they wanted to see more data on labor market developments. Fed Board Member Christopher Waller stated that if data showing January's labor market improvement continued into February, his stance on accommodative monetary policy could shift to a pause in interest rate cuts at the next meeting.
While the market is certain the Fed will leave policy rates unchanged next month, July stands out as a stronger case for the first rate cut of the year.
