Fed meeting live: rate decision hits 2 p.m. ET Wednesday. Markets see 68.5% odds of a hold as inflation risks stir hike talk.
The Federal Reserve opens its two day policy meeting on Tuesday, with the interest rate decision due at 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and anyone tracking the Fed meeting live will find the outcome genuinely uncertain this time. Markets lean toward a pause, but the case for a surprise hike has not gone away.
Why This Fed Meeting Live Watch Feels Different
As of Tuesday morning, bond traders had priced in 68.5% odds that the Fed holds rates steady, against 31.5% odds of a hike, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool. That is not the near certainty markets are used to seeing before an FOMC decision. Inflation risks tied to the war in Iran and to bottlenecks in AI related supply chains are giving some officials reason to consider tightening policy rather than standing pat.
The uncertainty is not only economic. New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is reshaping how the institution operates, and he has made clear he wants less hand holding of markets ahead of rate decisions. He has talked openly about wanting a good family fight at FOMC meetings, and with the committee split on whether to raise rates again this year, he appears likely to get one.
What a Divided Committee Means for Wednesday
Warsh's approach marks a shift from the more heavily signaled policy path markets grew accustomed to under previous leadership. Instead of clear guidance ahead of time, officials are debating in the open, and that disagreement is exactly what is feeding the wider range of outcomes traders are pricing in for Wednesday afternoon. A hold remains the more likely path based on current odds, but a hike is not off the table given the inflationary pressures at play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fed meeting live?
Yes, the Federal Reserve's two day policy meeting began Tuesday, with the interest rate decision announced Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Is fomc meeting live?
Yes, the Federal Open Market Committee is meeting this week, with its rate decision scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
What time is fed meeting?
The Fed's interest rate decision is set for 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, following two days of deliberations that started Tuesday.
Is the fed meeting today?
The meeting spans Tuesday and Wednesday, with the policy announcement and rate decision coming Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET.
When is fed meeting live?
The meeting runs Tuesday through Wednesday this week, culminating in the rate decision at 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
