Six Fed-Day Losses Contrast With S&P 500’s Oct. 28 Strength

Enna Lee

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Six Fed-Day Losses Contrast With S&P 500’s Oct. 28 Strength

The Federal Reserve's Oct. 28 policy decision was scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, with a news conference 30 minutes later.

By Enna Lee

Published Oct 28, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT

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Historically, Oct. 28 has ranked among the S&P 500’s stronger calendar dates. The major U.S. stock index also fell on each of its six most recent Federal Reserve decision days.

The Fed's policy decision was scheduled for 2 p.m. ET Wednesday, Oct. 28, with a news conference set for 2:30 p.m. ET.

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