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Text of Fed's September Monetary-Policy Statement

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For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT September 16, 2026 The Federal Open Market Committee approved the following statement for release by a 12 - 0 vote: The Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 3-3/4 to 4 percent, in support of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate. The Committee is continuing its policy of maintaining ample reserves in the banking system. Economic activity is expanding at a solid pace. While uncertainty remains elevated owing, in part, to geopolitical developments, domestic spending has been resilient. Productivity growth is strong, and capital investment is robust. Job gains have kept pace with the workforce, and the unemployment rate has changed little. Inflation remains elevated. Today's policy action will support a timelier return to the Committee's 2 percent goal. The Committee will deliver price stability.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 16, 2026 14:15 ET (18:15 GMT)

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