Federal Reserve meeting —

At its 7 November 2024 meeting, the Federal Reserve lowered its policy rate from 4.75–5.00% to 4.50–4.75%. The decision passed 12-0.

Decision

cut — 4.75–5.00% to 4.50–4.75%

Vote: 12-0

Key passages

the Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 percent.

Rate cut confirms easing cycle, but size is modest.

In considering 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.

Open-ended guidance; no precommitment to pace or direction.

Meeting documents

Background reading

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