Federal Reserve meeting —

At its 1 May 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.

Rates unchanged as expected; focus shifts to guidance.

In recent months, there has been a lack of further progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent inflation objective.

Explicitly flags stalled disinflation, dampens rate-cut hopes.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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