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Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Sep 16, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · via Federal Reserve

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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.
Job gains have kept pace with the workforce, and the unemployment rate has changed little.

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Federal ReserveSep 16, 2026Official release ↗

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