$BTC The **Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)** is the branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve responsible for setting monetary policy, primarily through decisions on interest rates and asset purchases. FOMC meetings are closely watched by investors, economists, and policymakers for signals about future economic conditions.

### **Upcoming FOMC Meeting (2024 Schedule)**

The FOMC typically meets **eight times a year**. Key remaining meetings in **2024** are:

- **July 30–31, 2024**

- **September 17–18, 2024**

- **November 6–7, 2024**

- **December 17–18, 2024**

### **What to Expect in the Next Meeting (July 2024)**

1. **Interest Rate Decision**:

- The Fed has kept the **federal funds rate** at **5.25%-5.50%** since July 2023.

- Markets are looking for clues on when the Fed might start cutting rates, possibly in **late 2024 or 2025**.

2. **Economic Projections & Dot Plot**:

- The Fed may update its **economic outlook** (GDP, inflation, unemployment).

- The **"dot plot"** (rate projections by FOMC members) will be scrutinized for shifts in rate