The Fed might be gearing up for its biggest procedural shake-up in over 40 years. According to *The New York Times*, Fed Chair Walsh is considering reducing the number of annual FOMC meetings. Since 1981, the FOMC has consistently held 8 meetings per year; however, U.S. law only requires a minimum of 4 meetings annually. Walsh has yet to specify how many meetings it might be reduced to. Fewer meetings would mean: - Fewer fixed-rate decision windows - Lower frequency of monetary policy decisions and public communication - Markets can no longer expect the Fed to “deliver answers” every ~6 weeks In times of crisis, the Fed can still hold emergency meetings. But for traders, volatility won’t disappear—it’ll just shift from the scheduled FOMC dates to economic data releases, official speeches, and unexpected policy signals. What Walsh might really want to change is the relationship between the Fed and the markets: From high-frequency communication and constant guidance to saying less, making fewer commitments, and keeping more policy flexibility. #FederalReserve #FOMC #MonetaryPolicy