#FOMCMeeting

The FOMC Meeting refers to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which is a key event in the U.S. financial system.

What is the FOMC?

The FOMC is a branch of the Federal Reserve (the U.S. central bank) responsible for monetary policy, particularly:

• Setting the federal funds interest rate

• Managing the money supply

• Guiding economic growth, employment, and inflation

What Happens During the FOMC Meeting?

The FOMC meets eight times a year (roughly every six weeks) to:

• Review current economic conditions (inflation, employment, GDP growth, etc.)

• Decide whether to raise, lower, or maintain interest rates

• Issue a statement summarizing their decisions and outlook

Why It Matters:

FOMC decisions significantly affect:

• Stock markets

• Bond markets

• Foreign exchange rates

• Loan and mortgage rates

Traders, investors, and economists closely watch these meetings because any change in interest rates or economic outlook can impact financial markets worldwide.