#USHouseMarketStructureDraft The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is a critical event in U.S. monetary policy, held eight times yearly by the Federal Reserve. Comprising twelve members, including seven Federal Reserve Board governors and five Reserve Bank presidents, the FOMC evaluates economic conditions, inflation, and employment. It sets the federal funds rate, influencing borrowing costs, economic growth, and market stability. Decisions from these meetings, announced via statements and press conferences, are closely watched by investors, impacting stock, bond, and currency markets. Minutes released three weeks later provide deeper insights into the committee’s deliberations, guiding future policy expectations.