Quick answer: The Federal Reserve’s June 2026 FOMC meeting runs June 16–17, with the rate decision and updated Summary of Economic Projections (dot plot) announced on Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The consensus — JPMorgan, TD Economics, CME FedWatch — is a hold at 3.50%–3.75%. The press conference with Chair Kevin Warsh follows at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Last updated: June 7, 2026 · 8:00 a.m. ET
June 16–17 FOMC: Key Times
| Event | Date/Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Meeting begins | Monday, June 16 |
| Rate decision released | Wednesday, June 17 · 2:00 p.m. ET |
| SEP / dot plot released | Wednesday, June 17 · 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Warsh press conference | Wednesday, June 17 · 2:30 p.m. ET |
| FOMC minutes | 3 weeks later (~July 8) |
Why This Meeting Carries Extra Weight
The June 17 decision includes an updated dot plot — each FOMC member’s projection for the fed funds rate at year-end 2026 and beyond. The March 2026 dot plot projected one 25 bps cut in 2026. If May CPI (June 10) prints hot, members may revise cut expectations away; if it prints cool, one or two more members may pencil in an additional cut. The dot plot often moves markets more than the rate decision itself.
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What the Market Is Pricing
| Scenario | Expected Outcome June 17 | Market Reaction |
|---|---|---|
| Hold (base case) | 3.50%–3.75% unchanged | Muted; focus shifts to dot plot language |
| Cut 25 bps (unlikely) | 3.25%–3.50% | Stocks rally, dollar drops, yields fall |
| Hawkish hold + dot shift | Hold, but fewer 2026 cuts projected | Stocks decline, yields rise |
4 Things to Watch in Warsh’s Press Conference
- Dot plot median shift. Does the 2026 median move from 1 cut to 0 or 2?
- Language on energy/Iran. How the Fed characterizes the oil shock — “transitory” vs “sustained risk.”
- Unemployment threshold. Any mention of a specific unemployment level that would prompt action.
- Balance sheet. Any change to quantitative tightening (QT) pace or guidance.
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FAQ
When is the June 2026 FOMC meeting?
June 16–17, 2026. The rate decision and updated dot plot release on June 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Will the Fed cut rates in June 2026?
Consensus says no. With April CPI at 3.8% and the May CPI releasing only 6 days before (June 10), the committee is unlikely to move before seeing a clear disinflation trend.
What is the dot plot?
The Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) includes each FOMC member’s anonymous projection for the appropriate fed funds rate. The median “dot” is used as a signal of where the committee expects rates to be at year-end. Updated quarterly — March, June, September, December meetings.
Sources
- Federal Reserve — FOMC Calendar: federalreserve.gov
- Fed SEP, March 2026: federalreserve.gov/SEP
- TD Economics — FOMC April 29 report
Not financial advice. Written by Aybars Y. · EskiSignal Editorial · June 7, 2026
