USA-Federal Reserve/Interest Rate
USA-Federal Reserve/Interest Rate
Dateline : March 18, 2026/File
Location : United States
Duration : 1'07
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The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to maintain its target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5-3.75 percent, in line with market expectations.
"Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months. Inflation remains somewhat elevated," said the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in a statement.
Nevertheless, "uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated. The implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are uncertain. The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate," the statement said.
"In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent," the statement said. "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."
In the statement, the FOMC reiterated its strong commitment to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2 percent objective.
Of the 12 FOMC members, 11 voted for keeping the rate unchanged. Stephen Miran voted against the action. He preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points at the meeting.
ID : 8470878
Published : 2026-03-19 03:27
Last Modified : 2026-03-19 21:16:18
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