#FOMCMeeting

The **#FOMCMeeting** hashtag refers to the **Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)**—the branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve that sets monetary policy, including interest rates and quantitative easing/tightening. These meetings are critical for financial markets (stocks, crypto, forex, etc.) because they influence liquidity, risk appetite, and the dollar's strength.

### **Key Details About the Next FOMC Meeting:**

- **When?** The FOMC meets **8 times a year**. The next meeting is on **July 30-31, 2024**.

- **Why It Matters:** Decisions on **interest rates (Fed Funds Rate)** and hints about future policy (**"dot plot"**) can move markets:

- **Rate Cuts?** Markets are currently pricing in **1-2 potential rate cuts in 2024**, but the Fed may delay if inflation stays high.

- **Crypto Impact:** A **dovish** (rate-cut-friendly) Fed = bullish for Bitcoin & risk assets. A **hawkish** (no cuts/higher-for-longer) Fed = bearish.

### **What to Watch:**

1. **Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Press Conference** – Tone matters more than the official statement.

2. **Dot Plot** – Updated projections for future rate moves.

3. **Inflation & Jobs Data** – CPI & employment reports before the meeting could sway the Fed's decision.

### **Market Reactions (Historically):**

- **Stocks & Crypto:** Tend to rally on rate-cut signals, drop on hawkish surprises.

- **Dollar (DXY):** Strengthens if rates stay high, weakens if cuts are expected.

- **Bitcoin Correlation:** Often acts as a "risk asset" in the short term during Fed volatility.

### **Current Expectations (June 2024):**

- **No rate cut in July** (99% probability per CME FedWatch Tool).

- Focus on **September/December 2024 cuts**—any delay could pressure crypto prices.

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