#FOMCMeeting

The FOMC meeting refers to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held by the U.S. Federal Reserve to make key decisions about monetary policy, especially interest rates.

๐Ÿ” What Is the FOMC?

The FOMC is a branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve System responsible for:

Setting the federal funds rate (interest rate banks charge each other)

Managing the money supply

Guiding the U.S. economy toward goals like stable inflation and full employment

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ How Often Are FOMC Meetings Held?

The FOMC meets 8 times a year (roughly every 6 weeks). Emergency meetings can also be called during economic crises.

๐Ÿง  Why Do Markets Care?

Because their decisions directly impact:

Inflation

Borrowing costs

Stock market and crypto prices

Currency value (USD strength)

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