The FOMC meeting, short for Federal Open Market Committee meeting, is a crucial event where the US Federal Reserve shapes monetary policy. Here's what you need to know:

*What is FOMC?*

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is a committee within the Federal Reserve, comprising 12 members, including 7 Fed Board governors and 5 regional Fed bank presidents. They assess economic conditions and set monetary policy tools like interest rates, Quantitative Easing (QE), and Quantitative Tightening (QT).

*Key Objectives:*

- *Price Stability*: Targeting 2% inflation rate

- *Maximum Employment*: Bolstering the labor market

*What happens in an FOMC meeting?*

- The committee discusses economic conditions, sets interest rates, and decides on QE/QT policies

- The meeting concludes with a statement, economic projections (dot plot), and a press conference by the Fed Chair

*Impact on Markets:*

- The FOMC's decisions significantly impact financial markets, including stocks and cryptocurrencies

- Changes in interest rates, QE, and QT can influence market liquidity, speculation, and asset prices

The FOMC meets 8 times a year, and its decisions are closely watched by investors, analysts, and economists to gauge the state of the economy and make informed investment decisions ¹.#FOMCMeeting