Fed Chair Powell Says Inflation Has Eased, but Remains Somewhat Elevated

In support of our goals in light of the balance of risks to employment and inflation. Today, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to lower our policy interest rate by a quarter percentage point. As a separate matter, we also decided to initiate purchases of shorter term Treasury securities solely for the purpose of maintaining an ample supply of reserves over time, thus supporting effective control of our policy rate.Inflation has eased significantly from its highs in mid 2022, but remains somewhat ele ...