Federal Reserve's 2024 Meeting Schedule: A Comprehensive Overview

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its key interest rate unchanged at its last meeting of 2023. Looking ahead to 2024, the Federal Reserve has scheduled eight meetings throughout the year, with the next meeting taking place from January 30 to 31. The Fed's goal is to promote maximum employment and stable prices in the U.S. economy, and it uses interest rates as a tool to control inflation. Despite concerns about economic growth, the Fed is expected to stand pat on interest rates but forecast two cuts in 2024.