Module 5: Fundamental Analysis
The Federal Reserve
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The Fed's decisions affect the US dollar, which is on one side of most forex trades.
FOMC meetings
The Federal Open Market Committee meets eight times a year to set the federal funds target range. Its statement, economic projections and the Chair's press conference are closely watched.
The Fed has a dual mandate: maximum employment and stable prices.
Key takeaways
- FOMC meets eight times a year.
- Dual mandate: jobs and stable prices.
- Fed moves ripple across all USD pairs and gold.
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