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Federal Open Market Committee is most often covered alongside Federal Reserve, which appears in 8 of these 9 stories. Coverage clusters in fed, which accounts for 7 of those 9, with the remainder spread across 2 other categories. The 190-day window averages about 0.3 stories each week. The busiest single day carried 2.
Last mentioned: Jul 15, 2026
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Federal Open Market Committee is most often covered alongside Federal Reserve, which appears in 8 of these 9 stories. Coverage clusters in fed, which accounts for 7 of those 9, with the remainder spread across 2 other categories. The 190-day window averages about 0.3 stories each week. The busiest single day carried 2. Sentiment skews less negative than the wider beat, at 22% negative against 27% across all 3844 Finance stories in the same window. Source depth averages 2.7 original sources per story, versus 2.7 across the same-window beat baseline. The 6.9 average consequence score is above the beat benchmark of 6.2 in the same window. We currently track 9 Finance stories that mention Federal Open Market Committee, published between February 27, 2026 and September 4, 2026.
Computed from the 9 stories linked to this entity, with beat comparisons drawn from all 3844 Finance stories published in the same date window. Shares are omitted below five stories and comparisons below a twenty-story baseline.
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Other entities that clear the same relevance threshold in stories also covering Federal Open Market Committee. Shared-story counts are live from our verified record — not editorial picks.
FOMC two-day meeting begins
Federal Open Market Committee convenes September 15-16, 2026, to decide the path of monetary policy.
Waller outlines conditional stance
Fed Governor Christopher Waller says August inflation data will heavily influence his September rate call.
Core inflation cools
Three-month annualized core inflation declined to 3.05% through July 2026.
Next FOMC Meeting
Markets anticipate continued hold or hawkish guidance.
Upcoming Jobs Report
Monthly Non-Farm Payrolls data will provide a broader look at hiring and wage growth.
Current Release
Department of Labor reports a drop to 205,000 applications.
March FOMC Decision
Rates maintained; dot plot suggests fewer cuts in 2026 than previously expected.
Hawkish Hold
Fed maintains rates and raises inflation projections for 2026.
Reference Week
The week surveyed for the current report saw minimal layoff activity across major sectors.
Previous Claims Report
Jobless claims hovered near 212,000, showing early signs of stability.
Official Departure
Raphael Bostic officially steps down as President of the Atlanta Federal Reserve.
Public Warning Issued
Bostic's comments on the 'dangerous trend' of questioning Fed independence are widely circulated in financial media.
Bostic Essay Published
Outgoing President Bostic releases a formal essay defending the Fed's independence from political influence.
CPI Data Release
Inflation shows unexpected stickiness in the services sector.
Geopolitical Shock
US-Iran conflict begins, causing Brent crude to spike above $110.
Core inflation peaks in recent data
Three-month annualized core inflation measured 4.76% in February 2026.
January FOMC Meeting
Fed holds rates steady, citing need for more data.
First Pause
FOMC holds rates steady as inflation concerns begin to resurface.
Easing Cycle
Fed cuts rates in three consecutive meetings (Sept, Oct, Dec).
Fed Governor Christopher Waller says August's inflation print will determine whether he backs a hold or a hike at the September 15-16 FOMC meeting. With three-month core inflation at 3.05% through July, down from 4.76% in February, the rate decision is now a genuinely two-sided event for markets.
Source: neworleanssun.com · japanherald.com
Markets now price a 65% chance the Fed hikes this month after Christopher Waller said the Sept. 11 CPI print will decide his vote. A hot reading could cement a hike at the Sept. 15-16 FOMC, while a cool print could unwind this week's yield surge and mortgage-rate spike.
Source: kvoa.com · butlereagle.com
The Federal Reserve’s 9-3 vote to hold rates exposes a hawkish revolt as consumer prices surge to 4.2%. The split raises the odds of a September hike, rattling bond markets and damping risk appetite.
Source: breitbart.com · southcarolinapublicradio.org
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s opaque Senate testimony leaves markets uneasy as a deeply divided FOMC weighs AI-driven price pressures. With no clear rate signal, investors face prolonged uncertainty.
Source: bostonherald.com · mendocinobeacon.com
Weekly unemployment applications fell to 205,000, signaling continued resilience in the U.S. labor market despite restrictive monetary policy. The data suggests that layoffs remain at historically low levels, providing the Federal Reserve with evidence of a tight job market that may delay interest rate cuts.
Source: wsls.com · clickondetroit.com
The US Federal Reserve maintained benchmark interest rates at 3.5%-3.75% on March 18, citing inflationary pressures from the ongoing US-Iran conflict and a surge in oil prices. The decision, while expected, reflects a cautious pivot as the central bank revised its 2026 inflation forecast upward to 2.7%.
Source: Nishant Kumar (in) · Prateek Shukla (in)
JPMorgan Asset Management’s Bob Michele expressed profound skepticism following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, citing a glaring misalignment between current policy and the committee's own economic projections. Michele warned that escalating geopolitical tensions, specifically the conflict involving Iran, represent a significant inflationary threat rather than a temporary disruption.
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at their current levels during the March 2026 FOMC meeting, signaling a cautious approach to monetary easing. Policymakers cited a need for more definitive evidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward the 2% target before initiating cuts.
Source: fox35orlando.com · fox13seattle.com
Outgoing Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic issued a stark warning regarding the erosion of Federal Reserve independence, citing it as a 'dangerous trend' for the U.S. economy. His departure comes amid escalating pressure from the Trump administration to aggressively slash interest rates to 1% or lower.
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