#FOMCMeeting The FOMC meeting, held eight times a year, is where the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy is set. It’s a big deal—decisions on interest rates, quantitative easing, or tightening can move markets. The committee, led by the Fed Chair, reviews economic data: inflation, employment, GDP, and more. They vote on the federal funds rate, influencing borrowing costs economy-wide. Markets hang on every word, especially the post-meeting statement and press conference. Signals of rate hikes or cuts can spark rallies or sell-offs. X posts often buzz with speculation pre-meeting, while analysts dissect outcomes. It’s a high-stakes moment for investors, traders, and policymakers alike.