US Fed meeting begins today: Check date, time and where to watch Kevin Warsh's speech

The US Federal Reserve will begin its two-day monetary policy meeting on July 28-29, 2026, with the rate decision due on July 29 at 2:00 PM ET (11:30 PM IST). The FOMC is widely expected to hold the federal funds rate at 3.50-3.75 percent, though markets have raised the probability of a surprise 25-basis-point hike amid persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions. Investors will focus on Chair Kevin Warsh's commentary for cues on the future trajectory of US rates, with hawkish signals likely to weigh on emerging-market currencies and foreign portfolio flows into India.