#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is a crucial event in the US financial calendar. The FOMC, part of the Federal Reserve, sets monetary policy, including interest rates and quantitative easing. During meetings, members discuss economic conditions, inflation, and employment data to determine the best course of action. Their decisions significantly impact financial markets, influencing stock prices, bond yields, and currency values. Investors and economists closely watch FOMC meetings for insights into the economy's future direction and potential changes in monetary policy. The committee typically meets eight times a year to make key decisions.