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U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Minutes

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Aug 21, 2024

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Minutes are a detailed record of the committee's policy-setting meeting held about three weeks earlier. The minutes offer detailed insights regarding the FOMC's stance on monetary policy, so currency traders carefully examine them for clues regarding the outcome of future interest rate decisions.

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Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Oct 09, 2024	20:00
Aug 21, 2024	20:00
Jul 03, 2024	20:00
May 22, 2024	20:00
Apr 10, 2024	20:00
Feb 21, 2024	21:00

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Analysis

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These Indicators Suggest Under-the-Radar Jobs Update Could Shake Up Markets Today By Michael Kramer - Aug 21, 2024

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