Definition
The Fed Chair's question-and-answer session with reporters after each rate decision.
The story
The statement is written in advance; the press conference isn't. After the Jul 29, 2026 hold, Chair Warsh said the pause was not a sign of inertia and the Fed was committed to tackling inflation (Bloomberg Government). One unscripted answer can carry more weight than the statement itself.
Why markets watch it
Markets can move as much during the press conference as on the decision itself.
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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