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FOMC Interest Rate Statement

 

 

Definition: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) releases their "Federal Funds Rate" or Interest Rate decision eight times per year. The decision is made with a heavy focus towards controlling inflation. Rising inflation is controlled by raising rates while lowering rates can help stimulate a slowing economy.

 

 

 

Additional Info: Traders watch the rate announcement and the commentary very closely for clues about the future direction of the economy and possible rate hikes or reductions.

Related Terms: FOMC Meeting Minutes - FOMC Discount Rate Announcement - BOE Interest Rate Statement - ECB Interest Rate Announcement - BOJ Interest Rate Announcement

 

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