Fed Meeting Live: US Interest Rate Decision and Kevin Warsh Speech Expected Today

The US Federal Reserve's September 2026 meeting is set to conclude on Wednesday, September 16, with investors eagerly awaiting the latest interest-rate decision and guidance on monetary policy. The announcement will be closely watched across global markets, including India, as changes in US interest rates can influence the dollar, Treasury yields, equities, and foreign investment flows.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) began its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday, September 15. The US Fed is scheduled to announce its decision at 2:00 pm Eastern Time on September 16, which translates to 11:30 pm IST on Wednesday, September 16. This timing means the Fed interest-rate decision will be announced late on Wednesday night, while Kevin Warsh's speech and press conference will continue into the early hours of Thursday.

For Indian investors, movements in US yields and the dollar can influence foreign portfolio flows, the rupee, and domestic equity markets. The key question is whether the Fed leaves rates unchanged or increases them by 25 basis points for the first time in over a year. A more hawkish message from Kevin Warsh could support the US dollar and Treasury yields while putting pressure on risk-sensitive assets.