#FOMCMeeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is a pivotal event where the US Federal Reserve System determines monetary policy. Here's what you need to know ¹:

- *Purpose*: The FOMC directs open market operations, buying or selling US government securities to control the money supply and stimulate economic growth.

- *Meeting Frequency*: The committee meets eight times a year, or more frequently if necessary, to decide on short-term changes to US monetary policy.

- *Recent Meeting*: The FOMC's May 2025 meeting resulted in maintaining interest rates at 4.25%-4.50% due to mixed economic signals and persistent inflation.

- *Impact*: The decision carries significant implications for long-term investors, with most economists expecting rate cuts to be delayed until at least July or later.