Federal Reserve meeting —

At its 16 June 2021 meeting, the Federal Reserve held its policy rate at 0.00–1.00%. The decision passed 11-0.

Decision

hold — 0.00–1.00% to 0.00–1.00%

Vote: 11-0

Key passages

The Committee decided to keep the target range for the federal funds rate at 0 to 1/4 percent and expects it will be appropriate to maintain this target range until labor market conditions have reached levels consistent with the Committee’s assessments of maximum employment and inflation has risen to 2 percent and is on track to moderately exceed 2 percent for some time.

Reinforces low rates until both employment and inflation thresholds are met, signaling no near-term hike.

Inflation has risen, largely reflecting transitory factors.

Downplays current inflation as temporary, reducing pressure to tighten soon.

Meeting documents

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