The #FOMCMeeting refers to the gatherings of the Federal Open Market Committee, the monetary policy-setting body of the U.S. Federal Reserve. These highly anticipated meetings occur eight times annually, where members analyze economic and financial conditions to determine the appropriate stance of monetary policy. Their key decisions, particularly regarding interest rates and the money supply, significantly impact global financial markets, influencing everything from lending rates to exchange rates. Traders and economists closely scrutinize FOMC announcements and minutes for clues on future economic direction.