Federal Reserve meeting —

At its 15 June 2022 meeting, the Federal Reserve raised its policy rate from 0.75–1.00% to 1.50–1.75%. The decision passed 10-1. George dissented, preferring a hold.

Decision

hike — 0.75–1.00% to 1.50–1.75%

Vote: 10-1

Dissenters

  • George — preferred hold

Key passages

the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 percent and anticipates that ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate.

75bp hike (larger than expected) plus explicit forward guidance of more hikes.

The Committee is strongly committed to returning inflation to its 2 percent objective.

Reinforces hawkish stance and determination to fight inflation.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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