Yesterday the Federal Reserve expectedly held interest rates steady at 4.0% for January, and once again gave vague statements about what their actions will be moving forward. The Fed’s non-action irritated President Trump, who has demanded that the Fed make steep interest rate cuts.
In a statement, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) wrote:
Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. The unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level in recent months, and labor market conditions remain solid. Inflation remains somewhat elevated.
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. The Committee judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are roughly in balance. The economic outlook is uncertain, and the Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.
In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent. In considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee will continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities. The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2 percent objective.
In assessing the appropriate stance of monetary policy, the Committee will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook. The Committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede the attainment of the Committee’s goals. The Committee’s assessments will take into account a wide range of information, including readings on labor market conditions, inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and financial and international developments.
During his press conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said they are “in no hurry” to lower rates with the economy and monetary policy in “a very good place.” He claimed that although “significant progress” in reducing inflation has been made, Powell said the Fed wants to to see “further progress” in reducing inflation to the Fed’s 2% target, although Powell did say the emergence of unexpected weakness in the labor market could cause the FOMC to ease sooner.
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