🇺🇸 FOMC DAY CHEAT SHEET: January 28, 2026

A step-by-step guide to the statement, the press conference, and market reaction

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⏰ The Timeline (UK Time / ET)

Keep this schedule open. Note: Volatility typically spikes twice: first at the Data Release (algo reaction), and second during the Press Conference (more human reaction).

• 18:30 UK / 1:30 PM ET: 🔴 YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM BEGINS

• 19:00 UK / 2:00 PM ET: 👨‍💻 THE DATA DROP

  • The Decision: The Headline Rate (Pause).

  • The Statement: The specific word changes (e.g., “Elevated” vs “Moderating”).

  • No SEP or Dot Plot Released this time.

• 19:30 UK / 2:30 PM ET: 🎙️ THE SPEECH

  • Jerome Powell’s opening statement.

  • Press Q&A

• 23:00 UK / 6:00 PM ET: 📝 THE DEBRIEF NEWSLETTER

  • Full breakdown of the day

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