Comparison of Federal Open Market Committee Statements
Author: The Black Jew Wealth Coach
Key Differences Between July 26 and September 20 Statements
- September statement highlighted steady labor market gains and a decline in the unemployment rate
- Change in the inflation language, acknowledging recent increases in inflation indicators due to higher energy prices
- Commitment to maintaining a flexible approach to monetary policy decisions based on various economic indicators
- Announcement of the decision to reduce the size of its balance sheet starting in October
Closing Thoughts and Hot Take
The Federal Open Market Committee’s September 20 statement reflects slight shifts in the Fed’s stance on labor market and inflation indicators when compared to their previous meeting on July 26. The Fed now acknowledges the steady improvements in the labor market and an uptick in inflation due to increased energy prices. Importantly, the committee has also announced its decision to begin reducing the size of its balance sheet in October. This, along with the Fed’s commitment to maintaining flexibility in monetary policy decisions, sends a message of cautious optimism about the US economy’s prospects moving forward.
Original article:https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/20/heres-what-changed-in-the-new-fed-statement.html
