FOMC & CPI Calendar
The two US events that move crypto and gold the most: Federal Reserve (FOMC) rate decisions and CPI inflation reports. All times are shown in US Eastern Time and India time.
US CPI inflation (October data)
Tue 10 Nov 2026, 8:30 AM ET · Tue 10 Nov, 7:00 PM IST
Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Upcoming FOMC and CPI dates
2:00 PM ET · Wed 28 Oct, 11:30 PM IST · October meeting · statement 2:00 PM ET, press conference 2:30 PM ET
8:30 AM ET · Tue 10 Nov, 7:00 PM IST · Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
2:00 PM ET · Thu 10 Dec, 12:30 AM IST · December meeting, with new economic projections and the dot plot
8:30 AM ET · Thu 10 Dec, 7:00 PM IST · Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
8:30 AM ET · Wed 13 Jan, 7:00 PM IST · Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
2:00 PM ET · Thu 28 Jan, 12:30 AM IST · January meeting (2027 dates are tentative)
8:30 AM ET · Thu 11 Feb, 7:00 PM IST · Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
8:30 AM ET · Wed 10 Mar, 7:00 PM IST · Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
2:00 PM ET · Wed 17 Mar, 11:30 PM IST · March meeting, with economic projections (tentative)
2:00 PM ET · Wed 28 Apr, 11:30 PM IST · April meeting (tentative)
2:00 PM ET · Wed 9 Jun, 11:30 PM IST · June meeting, with economic projections (tentative)
2:00 PM ET · Wed 28 Jul, 11:30 PM IST · July meeting (tentative)
2:00 PM ET · Wed 15 Sep, 11:30 PM IST · September meeting, with economic projections (tentative)
2:00 PM ET · Wed 27 Oct, 11:30 PM IST · October meeting (tentative)
2:00 PM ET · Thu 9 Dec, 12:30 AM IST · December meeting, with economic projections (tentative)
Sources: Federal Reserve FOMC calendar and the BLS release schedule. 2027 FOMC dates are tentative until confirmed by the Fed.
How these events move crypto and gold
FOMC: the Federal Reserve decides US interest rates eight times a year. A cut, or hints of future cuts, usually weakens the dollar and helps Bitcoin, altcoins and gold. A hike, or a tougher tone, usually does the opposite. The statement comes at 2:00 PM ET and the press conference 30 minutes later, and price often whipsaws in both directions.
CPI: the monthly inflation report shapes what the Fed does next. Inflation hotter than expected tends to hurt crypto because it means rates stay high for longer; cooler inflation tends to help.
Trading tip: spreads widen and stops get hit easily in the minutes around these releases. Many traders reduce size or wait for the first candle to close before entering.
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FAQ
When is the next FOMC meeting?
The next FOMC rate decision is on Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, which is 12:30 AM IST on Thu 10 Dec in India. The press conference starts 30 minutes later.
When is the next US CPI release?
The next US CPI inflation report is due on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time, which is 7:00 PM IST on Tue 10 Nov in India.
What time is the FOMC decision in India?
The Fed statement comes out at 2:00 PM Eastern Time: 11:30 PM IST while the US is on daylight time (March to early November) and 12:30 AM IST the next day in winter.
How does the FOMC affect Bitcoin?
Rate cuts or a softer tone usually weaken the dollar and help risk assets like Bitcoin and gold. Higher rates or a tougher tone usually do the opposite. Prices often swing both ways in the first minutes after the decision.
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