The Housing Chronicles Blog: FOMC meeting minutes indicate more interest rate hikes ahead in 2018

Thursday, May 24, 2018

FOMC meeting minutes indicate more interest rate hikes ahead in 2018

After assessing current conditions and the outlook for economic activity, the labor market, and inflation, members agreed to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 percent. They noted that the stance of monetary policy remained accommodative, thereby supporting some further strengthening in labor market conditions and a sustained return to 2 percent inflation.

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