Fed plans to eliminate some rate-setting meetings, chairman says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-plans-to-eliminate-some-rate-setting-meetings-chairman-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Fed plans to eliminate some rate-setting meetingshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-plans-to-eliminate-some-rate-setting-meetings-chairman-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-plans-to-eliminate-some-rate-setting-meetings-chairman-says#u166716Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:20:20 +0000The Federal Reserve plans to cut back on the number of meetings where members vote on interest rates, with Chairman Kevin Warsh announcing that the central bank will host fewer rate-setting meetings in future years.Why it mattersThis change is expected to take effect in 2027, with one meeting focused exclusively on broad monetary policy strategy without a vote on the federal funds rate or a policy statement. The Fed currently holds eight meetings per year where rate decisions are made. This move may impact the frequency of interest rate decisions and communication from the Fed.What is confirme