US Fed maintains target range for key interest rates at 5.25-5.5%
21 Mar 24 2 min read
This decision comes against a backdrop of robust economic activity and a strong labour market, with job gains continuing to impress and the unemployment rate staying low.
Despite the positive indicators, inflation concerns linger. Although there has been a noticeable easing of inflation over the past year, the rates remain above the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) long-term goal of 2 per cent. The Committee acknowledges the improved balance in risks towards achieving its dual objectives of maximum employment and price stability but remains cautious about the inflationary outlook, it said in a press release.
The economic landscape is marked by uncertainties, prompting the Committee to adopt a vigilant stance on inflation risks. The decision to maintain the interest rate is part of a broader strategy to ensure that inflation returns to the targeted 2 per cent in a sustainable manner. This approach includes ongoing reductions in the Committee's holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and mortgage-backed securities.
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The Committee has made it clear that it does not anticipate reducing the target range for the federal funds rate until there is greater confidence that inflation is on a steady path back to the 2 per cent target. The stance on monetary policy will be continuously evaluated in light of new economic data, with the Committee ready to adjust its approach if necessary to navigate emerging risks and ensure the achievement of its employment and inflation objectives.
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