Good afternoon, everyone. To begin, id like to say a few words about paul volker who as you know passed away earlier this week. Paul volker served as Federal Reserve chair from 1979 to 1987. He accomplished many things during his long and distinguished career at the fed and elsewhere. Hes best known for leading the fight to tame the doubledigit inflation he inherited, laying the prosperity we enjoy today. But what is perhaps most admirable about him more than his accomplishments was his character. He believed that there was no higher calling than Public Service and he dedicated the lions share of his life to it. With courage, tenacity and integrity he pursued the policies he believed would benefit all americans. My colleagues and i continue to draw inspiration from his example. Turning to todays meeting, my colleagues and i decided to leave our rate unchanged after lowering it a total of 0. 75 . We based our decisions on judgment of how best to achieve the goals congress has given us,
Leading the fight to tame the doubledigit inflation that he inherited as chair, thus laying the foundation for the prosperity and price stability we enjoy today. But what is perhaps most admirable about him more than his many accomplishmentswas his character. He believed that there is no higher calling than public service, and he dedicated the lions share of his life to it. With courage, integrity, and tenacity, he always pursued the policies that he believed would ultimately benefit all americans. My colleagues and i continue to draw inspiration from his example. Turning to todays meeting, my colleagues and i decided to leave our policy rate unchanged, after lowering it a total of 3 4 of a percentage point at the previous three meetings. As always, we base our decisions on judgment of how best to achieve the goals congress has given us maximum employment and price stability. Our Economic Outlook remains a favorable one despite Global Developments and ongoing risks. With our decisions
Overarching goal, to sustain expansion for the benefit of the american people. At the fomc meeting that included today, we maintained our policy Interest Rate but made significant changes to our statement. Since the beginning of the year, we have judged our policy stance was probably appropriate and we should be patient in assessing the need for changes. In light of increased uncertainties and muted inflation pressures, we emphasize the committee will monitor the implications of incoming information for the Economic Outlook and will act as appropriate to sustain the expansion with a strong labor market and inflation near its 2 objective. Step back andke a review how the changing economic and financial picture brings us to todays decision. So far this year, the economy has performed reasonably well with solid fundamentals supporting continued growth and strong employment. Runningn has been somewhat below our objective that we have expected it to pick up supported by solid growth and a s
Given uncertainties and muted inflation pressures, we will closely monitor incoming information for the Economic Outlook and will act as appropriate to sustain the expansion with a strong labor market and inflation near its 2 objective. I would like to take a step back and review how the changing economic and financial picture brings us to todays decision. So far this year, the economy has performed reasonably well with solid fundamentals supporting continued growth and strong employment. Inflation has been running somewhat below our objective but we expect it to pick up, supported by solid growth and a strong job market. Along with this stable picture, this favorable picture we , have been mindful of some ongoing crosscurrents, including trade development and concerns about Global Growth. At the time of our last fomc meeting, which ended on may 1, there was tentative evidence that these cross currents were moderating. The latest data was encouraging from china and europe. And there we
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