The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%, but traders are looking for hints on next steps for policy.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced that it is leaving its key rate unchanged, at about 3.6%, after lowering it three times last year.

Jerome Powell holds a press conference after the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates.

The Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision is due at 2 p.m. ET. Chair Jerome Powell will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. You can watch it live here:

The US Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, announced its interest rate decision on January 28, 2026, after a two-day meeting. The decision came after a recent 25-basis-point rate cut. Catch all LIVE updates here.

Viewers interested in following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and the subsequent press conference can watch the proceedings live through official channels. The US Federal Reserve will stream the event on its official website,