The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the Federal Reserve, with the number $BTC , is the core platform for U.S. monetary policy formulation. It is held eight times a year and is jointly decided by 12 voting members, including 7 Federal Reserve governors and 5 regional Fed presidents, to determine key measures such as interest rate policy and quantitative easing. The meetings focus on inflation, employment, and assessments of economic outlook. By adjusting the target range for the federal funds rate, it influences borrowing costs, thereby regulating economic growth and price stability. The policy statements, economic forecasts, and press conferences held afterward are regarded as barometers for global markets and may trigger significant fluctuations in stock, bond, and currency markets. For instance, the aggressive interest rate hike cycle from 2022 to 2023 aimed to curb inflation at a 40-year high, resulting in a cumulative increase of 525 basis points; whereas in 2024, the market generally anticipates a shift towards interest rate cuts. FOMC decisions follow a 'data-dependent' principle, with core PCE inflation and non-farm payroll data being particularly critical, and its policy shifts often have spillover effects on capital flows in emerging markets.
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