Glossary

FOMC

The US Federal Reserve committee that sets interest rates. It meets 8 times a year.

The decision usually comes out at 14:00 New York time, around 20:00 in Central Europe, and the press conference starts about 30 minutes later. Gold, the dollar and bond yields can all move sharply. Many traders stay out or trade smaller on these evenings.

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