#FOMCMeeting The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) is the committee of the Federal Reserve responsible for formulating monetary policy in the United States. It meets approximately eight times a year to assess the economy and decide on interest rates and other key measures. Its decisions directly influence global financial markets, including the price of the dollar, stocks, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. When the FOMC raises rates, it seeks to curb inflation, but this can impact economic growth. Investors closely monitor its statements, as any change in language may signal future adjustments in monetary policy.