US Fed meeting, April 28 -- The US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting is slated to begin today, 28 April, where officials will evaluate the economic outlook and consider the future trajectory of interest rates.

The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which meets eight times annually, assesses key metrics such as inflation, economic growth, and employment before determining the federal funds rate.

At its previous meeting on March 17-18, the committee left rates unchanged, keeping the federal funds rate within the 3.5% to 3.75% range.

So far in 2026, the Federal Reserve has maintained its benchmark rate, following a period of rate cuts in 2024 and 2025. Investors are now closely monitoring for indications on whether ...