FOMC to Hold September 15-16 Meeting With Summary of Economic Projections
The FOMC will meet September 15-16, following a stronger-than-expected August jobs report that has split market expectations on the next interest-rate move.
Why it matters
The meeting's accompanying Summary of Economic Projections will offer fresh guidance on the Fed's outlook for inflation, employment, and interest rates, which could shape broader market expectations. The split in market expectations, as reported by CoinGape, suggests the outcome carries meaningful uncertainty for participants.
Key facts
The FOMC will meet on September 15-16, 2026.
Reported by CoinGape
The policy call is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET on September 16.
Reported by CoinGape
The press conference will take place at 2:30 p.m. ET after the policy statement.
Reported by CoinGape
The meeting will include new economic projections covering inflation, employment, and interest rates.
Reported by CoinGape
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August 2026.
162,000 jobsReported by CoinGape
The expected average for job creation was 55,000.
55,000 jobsReported by CoinGape
The unemployment rate remained at 4.1%.
4.1 %Reported by CoinGape
Kalshi polling indicated a 53% chance of a Fed rate hike this month.
53 %Reported by CoinGape
What happened
The Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to convene September 15-16, according to CoinGape. The meeting will include the release of updated economic forecasts on inflation, employment, and interest rates. A policy call is set for 2:00 p.m. ET on September 16, with a press conference to follow at 2:30 p.m. ET. The gathering comes after a U.S. employment report that showed employers added 162,000 jobs in August, well above the anticipated average of 55,000, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%. According to CoinGape, the strong jobs data has raised expectations that the Fed may raise rates, though markets remain divided on the next move. The outlet cited a Kalshi poll showing a 53% probability of a rate hike this month, which in turn was shared alongside a statement attributed to Trump calling for the U.S. to have the lowest interest rates in the world.
How the story developed
- Update
Kalshi poll shows 53% probability of a rate hike
CoinGape cited Kalshi data showing markets are divided on the next Fed interest-rate decision.
- First report
First report by CoinGape
FOMC Meeting Sept. 2026: Date, Schedule, Expectations and How To Watch?
- Update
August U.S. employment report released
Employers added 162,000 jobs, far exceeding the 55,000 expected; unemployment held at 4.1%.
- Update
FOMC meeting announced for September 15-16
The meeting will feature a Summary of Economic Projections and a policy call at 2:00 p.m. ET on September 16.
Affected entities
Original sources
| Publisher | Report | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoinGape Crypto media | FOMC Meeting Sept. 2026: Date, Schedule, Expectations and How To Watch? | Original |
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