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The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about the economic outlook. The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.
In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2 3-1/2 to 3‑3/4 percent. In considering the extent and timing 3-3/4 percent, in support of 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. Federal Reserve's dual mandate. The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to reaffirmed its 2 percent objective.
In assessing the appropriate stance policy of monetary policy, maintaining ample reserves in the Committee will continue banking system.
Economic activity is expanding at a solid pace despite elevated uncertainty that owes, in part, to monitor the implications of incoming information for conflict in the economic outlook. The Committee would be prepared to adjust Middle East. Productivity growth and capital investment are strong. Job gains have kept pace with the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede workforce, and the attainment of unemployment rate has changed little.
Inflation remains elevated relative to the Committee's goals. 2 percent goal, in part reflecting supply shocks that have driven price increases in certain sectors, including energy. The Committee's assessments Committee will take into account a wide range of information, including readings on labor market conditions, inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and financial and international developments. deliver price stability.
Source: the Federal Reserve’s release of Jun 17, 2026. What price did after it: the rate decision page.