#FOMCMeeting The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meetings are crucial as they make decisions regarding the monetary policy of the United States. These meetings, held approximately eight times a year, determine interest rates, control the money supply, and assess the country's economy. The main objective of the FOMC is to maintain maximum employment and price stability. Its decisions have a significant impact on the U.S. dollar, global financial markets, and the world economy.