#FOMCMeeting The FOMC Meeting (Federal Open Market Committee Meeting) is a periodic meeting of the Federal Reserve of the United States, during which the country's monetary policies are decided, particularly interest rates. It is held eight times a year and has a direct impact on global financial markets. Investors and analysts closely follow these meetings to anticipate decisions on inflation, economic growth, and financial stability. FOMC communications can influence the value of the dollar, stock prices, and cryptocurrencies. A 'hawkish' tone indicates an increase in rates; a 'dovish' tone suggests more accommodative policies.