Federal Open Market Committee — the Fed body that sets US monetary policy.
Meets 8 times per year. Decisions and subsequent press conferences (Powell era) move markets globally. "Dot plot" shows participants' rate projections. "SEP" (Summary of Economic Projections) released quarterly.
Federal Open Market Committee — the Fed body that sets US monetary policy. Meets 8 times per year. Decisions and subsequent press conferences (Powell era) move markets globally. "Dot plot" shows participants' rate projections. "SEP" (Summary of Economic Projections) released quarterly.
In economics, FOMC is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Meets 8 times per year. Decisions and subsequent press conferences (Powell era) move markets globally.
Discover all 8 FOMC meeting dates for 2026, dot plot projections, and how Fed rate cuts could impact your investments and mortgage rates.
May 13, 2026
The Quick Take * The Federal Reserve issued its FOMC policy statement on March 18, 2026 — full rate decision details pending article content * Market reaction to the FOMC statement expected across equities, bonds, and USD — direction depends on rate guidance * Institutional positioning likely to shift as traders parse Fed language on inflation and employment outlook * Next FOMC meeting and any updated dot-plot projections will be critical for forward rate expectations * Fed policy directio
Apr 28, 2026
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