<p>Hosted by Jarrod Swanson - Realtor and Mortgage Broker. [email protected]</p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Please consult with a licensed financial advisor, attorney, or tax professional for advice specific to your situation.</p><p><br /></p><p>🧾 <strong>Economic Conditions</strong></p><ul><li><p>Economic activity continues to expand at a <strong>solid pace</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Net export swings</strong> have influenced recent data, but the overall trend is positive.</p></li><li><p>The <strong>unemployment rate remains low</strong> and has stabilized in recent months.</p></li><li><p><strong>Labor market conditions remain solid</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Inflation is still somewhat elevated</strong>, though not accelerating.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The Committee aims for:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Maximum employment</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>2% inflation over the longer run</strong></p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Uncertainty about the economic outlook</strong> has increased.</p></li><li><p><strong>Risks to both employment and inflation</strong> have risen but remain under evaluation.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The <strong>federal funds rate</strong> will remain at <strong>4.25% to 4.50%</strong>.</p></li><li><p>The Committee will:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Carefully assess incoming data</strong>, economic trends, and risk balance.</p></li><li><p>Continue reducing <strong>holdings of Treasury securities, agency debt, and mortgage-backed securities</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Stay <strong>committed to maximum employment and 2% inflation</strong>.</p></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><p>The Committee will <strong>monitor economic data</strong> to guide policy decisions.</p></li><li><p>It is <strong>prepared to adjust policy</strong> if needed to meet its goals.</p></li><li><p>Assessments will consider:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Labor market conditions</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Inflation pressures and expectations</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Financial and international developments</strong></p></li></ul></li></ul><p>🎯 <strong>Federal Reserve's Dual Mandate</strong>📉 <strong>Monetary Policy Decisions</strong>📊 <strong>Ongoing Assessment</strong></p>