• FOMC still sees rates low at least thru late 2014; keeps target FF at 0-25bp

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13 March 2012

FOMC still sees rates low at least thru late 2014; keeps target FF at 0-25bp

 

  • Maintains econ outlook is "expanding moderately", infl subdued but notes oil,gas prices 'have increased lately.'

  • Recent oil,gas rise to increase infl 'temporarily'.

  • Says labor mkt conditions improved further, unemp rate declined 'notably' in recent mos but still

  • elevated.

  • Strains in global fin mkts have eased but pose signif downside risks to outlk.

  • FOMC expects to maintain 'highly accommodative stance' to support recovery.

 

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