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Data from FRED. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Fed Funds Daily held to 3.62 Percent in May 2026
FREDDailyReleased May 2026
US Fed Funds Daily held to 3.62 Percent in May 2026.
Latest Release
3.620000
Actual
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Consensus
3.620000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Fed Funds Daily (United States) was reported at 3.62 Percent in May 2026. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.94 Percent, ranging from 3.62 Percent to 4.33 Percent across 364 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a daily basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 3.62 Percent, down from the prior three at 3.63 Percent. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.30 Percent) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.43 Percent). In May readings over the past 3 years, Fed Funds Daily has averaged 4.58 Percent.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Chicago Fed National Activity Index (May 25) and Chicago Fed National Activity Index (May 26).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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Fed Funds Daily - US
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About Fed Funds Daily — United States
DEFINITION
US Fed Funds Daily rate held steady at 3.620000% on May 20, unchanged from the previous reading. The rate maintained a slight decline from 3.63% recorded consistently from May 11 to May 19. Market pricing reflects a stable monetary policy stance ahead of upcoming economic data releases. Updated 5/22/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released daily.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 3.62 Percent. Prior reading (May 2026): 3.62 Percent. Before that (May 2026): 3.62 Percent.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.