The Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady in First Meeting Under New Chairman
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged during the first monetary policy meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh at the helm of the central bank. 'Economic activity is expanding at a solid pace, despite the heightened uncertainty stemming in part from the conflict in the Middle East,' the Fed stated in a release. The committee also noted that 'employment growth has kept pace with the labor force,' which monetary policy officials view as a sign of stability. Oil prices remain 30% above levels seen at the beginning of the year. Wholesale inflation exceeded 6% in May, and overall consumer inflation was above 4%; both figures are a result of the energy impact from the war in Iran, the effects of which continue to ripple through the U.S. economy. The decision on rates was unanimous, contrasting with the previous meeting, which saw four dissenting votes for various reasons. Additionally, central bank policymakers released updated economic projections for the coming years, the last of which was made at the onset of the war in Iran, when the economic outlook was much more uncertain.
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