Glossary

What is FOMC?

Money & central banks

The Federal Open Market Committee: the Fed group that sets US interest rates. It meets eight times a year and announces at 2:00 p.m. New York time.

Think of it like: The Fed's rate-setting jury.
Real example: The FOMC cut rates by half a point on 18 September 2024, its first cut since 2020.
Lesson: FOMC day Practise it now: Data Drop Practise it now: Basket Case

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