The economy
FOMC
The committee within the US Federal Reserve that sets American interest-rate policy.
How it works
It meets eight times a year, publishes a statement, and releases minutes weeks later. Members also publish projections of where they expect rates to go.
Because the dollar is the world’s reserve currency, its decisions move markets far beyond the United States.
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