The Federal Reserve committed to maintaining its benchmark interest rate near zero (at 0-0.25%) until labor market conditions fully recover and inflation reaches (and will “moderately exceed”) 2%. The Fed also noted that economic activity and employment have strengthened in recent months amid progress on vaccinations and “strong policy support.” Here’s the full statement from the FOMC.
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