Several scheduled events fall between October 27 and November 3, 2026. They include the Fed rate decision, a US GDP report, a Bank of Japan decision and two elections. Dates and times below come from the sources listed at the end.
Event calendar
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | Israel general election | Voting day |
| Oct 28 | US Federal Reserve rate decision | 18:00 UTC (11:30 PM IST) |
| Oct 28–29 | Fed press conference | 18:30 UTC (12:00 AM IST on Oct 29) |
| Oct 29 | US GDP, Q3 advance estimate | 12:30 UTC (6:00 PM IST) |
| Oct 30 | Bank of Japan policy decision | Date confirmed, time not listed |
| Nov 3 | US midterm elections | Voting day |
Israel general election: October 27
The Knesset says national elections will be held on October 27. It calls this the last date allowed by law. The vote is happening on schedule, because the current Knesset is serving its full term.
US Federal Reserve decision: October 28
The Fed’s rate decision is due on Wednesday, October 28, at 18:00 UTC. That is the second day of its October 27–28 meeting. A press conference is listed 30 minutes later, at 18:30 UTC. In India, that is just after midnight on October 29. The schedule page names Kevin Warsh as the speaker at that press conference.
US GDP report: October 29
The US third-quarter GDP advance estimate is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, at 8:30 AM Eastern (12:30 UTC). It covers real GDP, consumption and the GDP price index.
Bank of Japan decision: October 30
The Bank of Japan’s next interest rate decision is scheduled for Friday, October 30. The source does not list a time.
US midterm elections: November 3
US midterm elections take place on Tuesday, November 3.
This article is for information only and is not financial advice. Schedules can change, so check the official release pages before each event.