#FOMCMeeting The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting is a key event in the U.S. financial system. It happens eight times a year and decides important economic policies—especially interest rates. The committee reviews inflation, employment, and growth data to control the money supply. If inflation is high, they may increase interest rates to cool spending. If the economy is weak, they might lower rates to boost activity. FOMC decisions impact the U.S. dollar, stock markets, and cryptocurrencies worldwide. Investors closely watch these meetings for clues about the economy’s future direction.