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At two pm eastern time this afternoon, the Federal Open Market Committee will once again announce their decision on interest rates.
The Committee meets 8 times a year. And they are responsible for setting the short term rate for banks and financial institutions around the country.
It is a weighty decision to be sure, because it can set the general monetary conditions throughout the financial system.
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At two pm eastern time this afternoon, the Federal Open Market Committee will once again announce their decision on interest rates.
The Committee meets 8 times a year. And they are responsible for setting the short term rate for banks and financial institutions around the country.
It is a weighty decision to be sure, because it can set the general monetary conditions throughout the financial system.