The US Federal Reserve (Fed) will meet eight times in 2023 to set interest rates. These meetings are essential in determining the economy’s direction and the status of current and future US economic policies. The Fed’s announcement schedule is usually released around the beginning of a new year, and this year was no different. As such, we now have the dates for each of the Fed’s eight interest rate announcements throughout the year.
Important news: On May 3. 2023. FED increased interest rates by 0.25% in the tenth straight move. The US central bank raised interest rates again, despite fears that the move could add to financial turmoil following recent bank failures. The Fed has been raising borrowing costs to slow the economy and ease pressures pushing up prices.
The first meeting of 2023 was scheduled for February 1st and will be followed by seven more on March 22nd, May 3rd, June 14th, July 26th, September 20th, November 1st, and December 13th. All announcements will come at 2 pm Eastern Time on their respective dates, followed by a press conference from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Interest rate futures suggest that the Fed may keep short-term rates within a 4% to 5% band for much of 2023, barring any unforeseen changes to economic conditions. This would mean that the overall direction of interest rates would remain unchanged over the period but could also see changes if there are unexpected increases in economic output or decreases in unemployment numbers.
It should also be noted that even though there is an expectation for no significant movements in interest rate levels over much of 2023 – this could change at any point should economic conditions warrant it. For example, we may see further rate cuts if economic growth slows at any point throughout the year or inflation rises too quickly.
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When is the next Fed interest rate decision?
The next Fed interest rate decision will be on Wednesday, June 14. 2023, at 2 p.m. Based on experts’ projections, we can expect the end of the latest cycles of the FED Interest Rate Hike. Therefore, May Fed Meeting will pause the Interest rate hike.
These predictions aside, investors should still pay close attention to all eight meetings throughout 2023, as any changes by The Fed can have ripple effects across global markets and economies. From pension funds to individual investors – understanding how The Federal Reserve’s decisions affect you can help you plan your financial strategy accordingly and prepare for future risks or opportunities when necessary.
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When is the Fed rate announcement?
The Fed’s 2023 Meeting Schedule (FOMC Meetings), when will Fed rate announcement are:
- February 1, 2023
- March 22, 2023
- May 3, 2023
- June 14, 2023
- July 26, 2023
- September 20, 2023
- November 1, 2023
- December 13, 2023
When does the Fed meet this month?
This month May 2023, Fed met on May 3. The next Fed meeting will be June 14. 2023.
In 2023, Fed will not provide any rate announcements in January, April, August, and October.
This month, the Federal Reserve will meet on December 14. to discuss the present state of the American economy. During these meetings, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members will review economic data and make recommendations for adjustments to interest rates and policies. The main focus of these meetings is to assess whether or not inflation remains within a desirable range and if further economic stimulus is needed to maintain financial stability.
The United States economy has experienced unprecedented growth in recent months despite the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. This has been credited to massive federal stimulus packages passed earlier this year, allowing Americans to maintain their spending and investing habits during this crisis. As such, it’s expected that members of the FOMC will discuss potential changes to the existing policy to keep this growth going sustainably.
During meetings, the Fed also typically reviews data about employment numbers and consumer confidence levels. In particular, they are likely to look at jobless claims figures in light of recent announcements from major companies announcing layoffs or furloughs due to the pandemic. Additionally, they may consider other measures such as housing starts, retail sales figures, and commercial bank lending activity when making decisions about current policy.
After two days of deliberations over this month’s meeting, members of the FOMC will decide what actions should be taken based on their findings. Once these actions are agreed upon – such as raising interest rates or maintaining them at existing levels – they are communicated publicly through press conferences and statements by Chairman Jerome Powell and other committee members.
It will again review economic data before deciding to change policy or interest rate levels accordingly. However, all eyes will be watching how consumers and businesses respond to this month’s decision – particularly if further economic relief efforts become necessary due to increased cases or another wave of lockdowns across America during winter months.
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Fed interest rate decision projection
FED increased interest rates by 0.25% on May 3. 2023. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System voted unanimously to raise the interest rate. In June FED Meeting, we can expect a stable Interest Rate (without an Interest Rate hike).
US interest rate charts
US Interest Rate Table
Rate Release Date | Time EST | Actual interest rate |
---|---|---|
May 3.2023 | 14:00 | 5.25% |
Mar 22.2023 | 14:00 | 5.00% |
Feb 1.2023 | 14:00 | 4.75% |
Dec 14, 2022 | 14:00 | 4.50% |
Nov 02, 2022 | 13:00 | 4.00% |
Sep 21, 2022 | 13:00 | 3.25% |
Jul 27, 2022 | 13:00 | 2.50% |
Jun 15, 2022 | 13:00 | 1.75% |
May 04, 2022 | 13:00 | 1.00% |
Mar 16, 2022 | 13:00 | 0.50% |
Jan 26, 2022 | 14:00 | 0.25% |
Dec 15, 2021 | 14:00 | 0.25% |
Nov 03, 2021 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Sep 22, 2021 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jul 28, 2021 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jun 16, 2021 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Apr 28, 2021 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Mar 17, 2021 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jan 27, 2021 | 14:00 | 0.25% |
Dec 16, 2020 | 14:00 | 0.25% |
Nov 05, 2020 | 14:00 | 0.25% |
Sep 16, 2020 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jul 29, 2020 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jun 10, 2020 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Apr 29, 2020 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Mar 15, 2020 | 16:00 | 0.25% |
Mar 03, 2020 | 10:00 | 1.25% |
Jan 29, 2020 | 14:00 | 1.75% |
Dec 11, 2019 | 14:00 | 1.75% |
Oct 30, 2019 | 13:00 | 1.75% |
Sep 18, 2019 | 13:00 | 2.00% |
Jul 31, 2019 | 13:00 | 2.25% |
Jun 19, 2019 | 13:00 | 2.50% |
May 01, 2019 | 13:00 | 2.50% |
Mar 20, 2019 | 13:00 | 2.50% |
Jan 30, 2019 | 14:00 | 2.50% |
Dec 19, 2018 | 14:00 | 2.50% |
Nov 08, 2018 | 14:00 | 2.25% |
Sep 26, 2018 | 13:00 | 2.25% |
Aug 01, 2018 | 13:00 | 2.00% |
Jun 13, 2018 | 13:00 | 2.00% |
May 02, 2018 | 13:00 | 1.75% |
Mar 21, 2018 | 13:00 | 1.75% |
Jan 31, 2018 | 14:00 | 1.50% |
Dec 13, 2017 | 14:00 | 1.50% |
Nov 01, 2017 | 13:00 | 1.25% |
Sep 20, 2017 | 13:00 | 1.25% |
Jul 26, 2017 | 13:00 | 1.25% |
Jun 14, 2017 | 13:00 | 1.25% |
May 03, 2017 | 13:00 | 1.00% |
Mar 15, 2017 | 13:00 | 1.00% |
Feb 01, 2017 | 14:00 | 0.75% |
Dec 14, 2016 | 14:00 | 0.75% |
Nov 02, 2016 | 13:00 | 0.50% |
Sep 21, 2016 | 13:00 | 0.50% |
Jul 27, 2016 | 13:00 | 0.50% |
Jun 15, 2016 | 13:00 | 0.50% |
Apr 27, 2016 | 13:00 | 0.50% |
Mar 16, 2016 | 13:00 | 0.50% |
Jan 27, 2016 | 14:00 | 0.50% |
Dec 16, 2015 | 14:00 | 0.50% |
Oct 28, 2015 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Sep 17, 2015 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jul 29, 2015 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jun 17, 2015 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Apr 29, 2015 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Mar 18, 2015 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jan 28, 2015 | 14:00 | 0.25% |
Dec 17, 2014 | 14:00 | 0.25% |
Oct 29, 2014 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Sep 17, 2014 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jul 30, 2014 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jun 18, 2014 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Apr 30, 2014 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Mar 19, 2014 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jan 29, 2014 | 14:00 | 0.25% |
Dec 18, 2013 | 14:00 | 0.25% |
Oct 30, 2013 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Sep 18, 2013 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jul 31, 2013 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jun 19, 2013 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
May 01, 2013 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Mar 20, 2013 | 13:00 | 0.25% |
Jan 30, 2013 | 14:15 | 0.25% |
Dec 12, 2012 | 12:30 | 0.25% |
Oct 24, 2012 | 13:15 | 0.25% |
Sep 13, 2012 | 11:30 | 0.25% |