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Federal Funds Rate (FOMC) – January 29, 2009

01-Feb-09

Federal Funds Rate: 0 to 0.25%
Discount Rate: 0.5%

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Federal Funds Rate (FOMC) – December 16, 2008

17-Dec-08

Federal Funds Rate: 0.0% to 0.25% range
Discount Rate: 0.5%

Overall, the outlook for economic activity has weakened further
…inflationary pressures have diminished appreciably…the Committee expects inflation to moderate further in coming quarters.
…weak economic conditions are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for some time. 

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Federal Funds Rate (FOMC) – October 29, 2008

29-Oct-08

Federal Funds Rate: 1%
Discount Rate: 1.25%

…downside risks to growth remain.
…the Committee expects inflation to moderate in coming quarters to levels consistent with price stability.

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Federal Funds Rate (FOMC) – September 16, 2008

16-Sep-08

Federal Funds Rate: 2%
Discount Rate: 2.25%

The downside risks to growth and the upside risks to inflation are both of significant concern to the Committee.
…the inflation outlook remains highly uncertain…

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Federal Funds Rate – August 5, 2008

05-Aug-08

Federal Funds Rate: 2.00%
Discount Rate: 2.25%

Although downside risks to growth remain, the upside risks to inflation are also of significant concern to the Committee.
Over time, the substantial easing of monetary policy, combined with ongoing measures to foster market liquidity, should help to promote moderate economic growth.

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Federal Funds Rate Announcement (FOMC) – June 25, 2008

26-Jun-08

Federal Funds Rate: 2.00%
Discount Rate: 2.25%

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 2 percent.
Although downside risks to growth remain, they appear to have diminished somewhat, and the upside risks to inflation and inflation expectations have increased.

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