Federal Reserve meeting —

At its 31 January 2024 meeting, the Federal Reserve held its policy rate at 5.25–5.50%. The decision passed 12-0.

Decision

hold — 5.25–5.50% to 5.25–5.50%

Vote: 12-0

Key passages

the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 5-1/4 to 5-1/2 percent.

No change, as widely expected.

The Committee does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent.

Explicit condition for cuts, pushing back against near-term easing expectations.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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