In view of realized and expected labor market conditions and inflation, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1 to 1-1/4 percent. The stance of monetary policy remains accommodative, thereby supporting some further strengthening in labor market conditions and a sustained return to 2 percent inflation.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Federal Reserve opts to hike key interest rate another 1/4 point
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Labels: Federal Reserve, FOMC, inflation, interest rates, Janet Yellen, monetary policy
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