The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) sets the target range for the federal funds rate eight times per year. The decision, statement and dot plot shape US Dollar trends for months.
Fed days produce sustained trends rather than single-candle spikes. The dot plot and Powell's press conference language move markets more than the rate decision itself. USD/JPY is especially sensitive.
| Date | Currency | Period | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2026 19:00 BST |
USD | 3.2 % | — | 3.1 % |
The Interest Rate Projection - Longer release is a critical component of our economic event database. Traders rely on this data to anticipate volatility in US currency pairs and related markets.
Each country's table above shows the actual result alongside the market forecast and previous reading. Comparing these three figures reveals whether the data beat, met or missed expectations - the primary driver of post-release price action.
Bookmark this page to monitor ongoing Interest Rate Projection - Longer developments across all reporting nations. Combine these fundamentals with our candlestick pattern signals for higher-probability trade entries timed around scheduled volatility.