#FOMCMeeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is a crucial event in the financial world. The FOMC meets eight times a year to discuss and set monetary policy, including setting interest rates.

*Current FOMC Meeting Schedule:*

The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for *May 6-7*, followed by meetings on ¹:

- *June 17-18*

- *July 29-30*

- *September 16-17*

- *October 28-29*

- *December 9-10*

*Market Expectations:*

According to the CME FedWatch tool, market participants are currently tracking the probabilities of changes to the Fed rate. You can stay up-to-date with the latest probabilities using this tool ².

*Recent Market Performance:*

In recent market activity ³ ⁴:

- The S&P 500 index was at 5639.80, with a 0.23% decrease

- The Nasdaq index was at 19878.00, with a 0.40% decrease

The FOMC's decisions can significantly impact financial markets, and understanding their policies and actions is essential for investors and market enthusiasts. Would you like more information on the FOMC or its impact on financial markets?