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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Thursday, May 24, 2018
FOMC meeting minutes indicate more interest rate hikes ahead in 2018
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Labels: economic activity, FOMC meeting minutes, interest rates, Jerome Powell
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