📊 Why are FOMC meetings important?

Did you know that FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meetings can trigger significant movements in financial markets, especially in the cryptocurrency market? 📈📉

The FOMC is the committee of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) responsible for analyzing the economy, inflation, and employment, and making monetary policy decisions. One of its most important decisions is whether to raise, maintain, or lower interest rates. These decisions can affect the dollar, liquidity, and investors’ appetite for risk assets.

Last Wednesday, September 16, an important decision was made: the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it to a range of 3.75%–4.00%.

🗓️ The next FOMC meeting will be held on October 27 and 28, 2026. The Fed holds eight scheduled meetings each year.
⚠️ Keep these dates in mind if you trade: during meetings, and especially around the announcement of decisions, the market may experience increased volatility and movements that differ from the usual patterns. That’s why it’s important to know the calendar and pay attention to rate decisions and the Fed’s message before making trading decisions.

This doesn’t mean the market will necessarily go up or down, but these events can trigger sharp, unexpected movements within minutes. 📉📈

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