Definition
The short written announcement of each rate decision, with the reasons and the vote, released at 1:00 PM CT (Central Time).
The story
It's only a few paragraphs, and much of it is copied from the last one. That's the point: traders compare the two side by side, and a single changed word can move markets.
Why markets watch it
Every change in wording can signal a change in direction.
IN HISTORICAL DATA
Latest Fed decisions: Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · As expected
- Decision
- Hold
- S&P 500
- +0.3%
- Nasdaq
- +0.3%
- Gold
- Spot $4,035.48/oz, down 0.60%
History, not a prediction. Every row lists its sources.
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