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FOMC Interest Rate Decision
January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
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Stay ahead of gold market movements with our comprehensive economic calendar. We track Federal Reserve meetings, inflation data releases, employment reports, and other key economic indicators that historically impact gold prices.
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January 2026
US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
December employment data
January 9, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact
First employment report of 2026, setting the tone for new year economic trends.
Employment
Year Start
US Consumer Price Index (CPI)
December 2025 inflation data
January 13, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact
Year-end inflation data that will influence Q1 2026 Federal Reserve policy expectations.
Inflation
Year-End Data
FOMC Interest Rate Decision
First 2026 Federal Reserve meeting
January 28, 2026
2:00 PM EST
🔴 High Impact
First Fed meeting of 2026 will set monetary policy tone for the new year.
Federal Reserve
First 2026 Meeting
February 2026
US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
January employment data
February 6, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact
Employment data update to gauge early 2026 labor market strength.
Employment
Monthly
US Consumer Price Index (CPI)
January inflation data
February 11, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact
Key inflation metric that directly influences bond yields and gold prices.
Inflation
Monthly
FOMC Meeting Minutes
Details from January meeting
February 18, 2026
2:00 PM EST
🔴 High Impact
Detailed minutes often reveal the depth of debate among Fed officials regarding future rate cuts or hikes.
Federal Reserve
Minutes
March 2026
US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
February employment data
March 6, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact
Critical jobs data ahead of the March FOMC meeting.
Employment
Pre-FOMC
US Consumer Price Index (CPI)
February inflation data
March 11, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact
Last major inflation report before the Fed's March decision.
Inflation
Pre-FOMC
🚨 FOMC Interest Rate Decision
Quarterly Meeting with Economic Projections
March 18, 2026
2:00 PM EST
🔴 MAXIMUM Impact
Major Event: Includes the "Dot Plot" summary of economic projections. High volatility expected.
Federal Reserve
Projections
Press Conference
April 2026
US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
March employment data
April 3, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact
Start of Q2 employment data.
Employment
US Consumer Price Index (CPI)
March inflation data
April 10, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact
Inflation update for Q1 close.
Inflation
FOMC Interest Rate Decision
Federal Reserve Policy Meeting
April 29, 2026
2:00 PM EST
🔴 High Impact
Scheduled policy decision.
Federal Reserve
May 2026
US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
April employment data
May 8, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact
Employment data update.
Employment
US Consumer Price Index (CPI)
April inflation data
May 12, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact
Key inflation metric update.
Inflation
June 2026
US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
May employment data
June 5, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🟡 Medium Impact
Pre-summer employment report.
Employment
US Consumer Price Index (CPI)
May inflation data
June 10, 2026
8:30 AM EST
🔴 High Impact
Inflation data before June Fed meeting.
Inflation
Pre-FOMC
🚨 FOMC Interest Rate Decision
Quarterly Meeting with Economic Projections
June 17, 2026
2:00 PM EST
🔴 MAXIMUM Impact
Major Event: Mid-year economic projections and "Dot Plot" update.
Federal Reserve
Projections
Looking Ahead: Q3 2026
July 2026 Key Events
- 🟡 July 3: Non-Farm Payrolls
- 🔴 July 14: CPI Data Release
- 🔴 July 29: FOMC Rate Decision
August 2026 Key Events
- 🟡 August 7: Non-Farm Payrolls
- 🔴 August 12: CPI Data Release
- 🔵 Late Aug: Jackson Hole Symposium
How Economic Events Impact Gold Prices
📈 Gold Price Positive Factors
- • Higher than expected inflation (CPI)
- • Federal Reserve dovish policy signals
- • Interest rate cuts or pause in hikes
- • Weak employment data (contrarian)
- • Dollar weakness indicators
- • Geopolitical tensions
💡 Trading Tips
- • Watch 30 minutes before data releases
- • Most volatility occurs in first 15 minutes
- • Use position size calculator
- • Consider market hours (London/NY overlap)
📉 Gold Price Negative Factors
- • Lower than expected inflation
- • Federal Reserve hawkish statements
- • Interest rate hikes
- • Strong employment/economic data
- • Dollar strength
- • Risk-on market sentiment
⚠️ Risk Management
- • Set stop-loss orders before events
- • Reduce position size during high volatility
- • Monitor live gold prices closely
- • Consider event-driven strategies
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