FOMC Minutes
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes are a record of the Federal Reserve’s policy-setting meetings. The minutes provide an in-depth look at the discussions and decisions made by the FOMC, which is the Federal Reserve’s main policy-making body. The minutes are released three weeks after each meeting and provide a detailed account of the discussions and decisions made by the FOMC. The minutes are an important source of information for investors, economists, and other market participants, as they provide insight into the Federal Reserve’s thinking on monetary policy.
History of FOMC Minutes
The FOMC Minutes have been released since the early 1970s. Prior to that, the Federal Reserve did not make its policy decisions public. The minutes are released in accordance with the Federal Reserve’s policy of transparency and accountability. The minutes are released three weeks after each meeting and provide a detailed account of the discussions and decisions made by the FOMC.
Table of Comparisons
| Meeting Date | FOMC Minutes Released |
|---|---|
| January 28, 2020 | February 19, 2020 |
| March 17, 2020 | April 8, 2020 |
| April 28, 2020 | May 20, 2020 |
Summary
The FOMC Minutes are an important source of information for investors, economists, and other market participants, as they provide insight into the Federal Reserve’s thinking on monetary policy. The minutes are released three weeks after each meeting and provide a detailed account of the discussions and decisions made by the FOMC. For more information on the FOMC Minutes, please visit the Federal Reserve’s website or the websites of other financial news outlets.
See Also
- Federal Reserve
- Monetary Policy
- Interest Rates
- Federal Funds Rate
- Open Market Operations
- Federal Reserve Bank
- Economic Indicators
- Inflation
- Unemployment Rate
- Gross Domestic Product
