FOMC Meeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is a critical event in the U.S. monetary policy calendar, where key decisions about the direction of U.S. monetary policy are made. The meeting occurs eight times a year.

In the economic calendar, it is a major event for traders because its decisions can have significant impacts on financial markets, interest rates and U.S. dollar in particular. Knowing the dates for FOMC meetings allows trades to be prepared for the volatility that might occur in the markets.