Holding eight regularly scheduled meetings per year, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) reviews economic and financial conditions to make monetary policy decisions.

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US April 2024 Nonfarm Payroll report data. Measuring the number of workers in the United States (excluding farm workers), NFP reports are closely monitored by economists and policymakers as they offer a snapshot of employment trends, overall economic growth, and can influence monetary policy decisions.

The Dubai Fintech Summit 2024 focuses on the way enterprises and governments approach financial innovation, regulation, and frameworks to shape the future of Fintech and finance. Panel discussions, use-case presentations, and exhibitions will include speakers such as Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov, Governor of DIFC H.E. Essa Kazim, and UAE Minister of Economy H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri.

The Bank of England (BOE) and its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meet for three and a half days, eight times a year. During these meetings they discuss and assess various economic indicators, financial market developments, and inflation trends in the UK. Key decisons made during the meetings include setting benchmark interest rates, asset purchases of government bonds and other securities, forward guidance on future policy intentions, and economic forecasts that ultimately determine interest rates.

OPEC's May 2024 monthly oil report. Responsible for nearly 40% of the world's oil supply, OPEC is an influential organisation that coordinates petroleum policies between its 13 member countries which include Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. Meetings are attended by representatives of the member countries where they discuss a range of topics regarding energy markets and agree on how much oil they will produce. These decisions influence global oil and energy prices and may create geopolitical implications both good and bad.

US April 2024 Consumer Price Index data report. The CPI tracks the average price changes of a basket of goods and services commonly purchased by the average household. These figures provide insight into the overall price levels in the economy and are directly correlated to inflation measurements.