#FOMCMeeting The meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is a key event in the global economic calendar. The FOMC, the main monetary policy body of the United States, meets eight times a year to assess economic and financial conditions and to decide on monetary policy.
Its decisions, especially regarding interest rates, have a profound impact on financial markets, employment, and price stability worldwide. Investors and analysts closely follow these meetings, seeking clues about future actions that may influence liquidity, investments, and economic growth. The communication after the meeting, including the statement and the press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, is vital for understanding the Committee's outlook.