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Subject: Federal Reserve Decision on Interest Rates and Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting

The news shown in the picture refers to a highly significant economic event: the announcement by the American Federal Reserve (the central bank of the United States) regarding its decision on interest rates. This decision typically results from a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the main body responsible for monetary policy within the Federal Reserve.

What is the Federal Reserve?

The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. Its main duties include maintaining price stability, maximizing sustainable employment, and adjusting interest rates to guide the economy.

What are interest rates and why are they important?

Interest rates are the cost that banks and financial institutions pay to borrow money from the Federal Reserve. These rates directly and indirectly affect:

* The cost of borrowing for individuals and businesses: Higher interest rates make loans (such as mortgages, auto loans, business loans) more expensive, which can deter spending and investment. The opposite is also true.

* Economic growth: Lowering interest rates usually stimulates economic growth, while raising them may slow inflation but can also slow growth.