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The Federal Reserve Explained
FOMC Press Conference March 19, 2025
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    Economy at a Glance

    Policy Rate

    Fed Funds Target Range

    4.25% to 4.50%

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    Inflation (PCE)

    2.5% February 2025

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    Line chart with 110 data points.
    The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time. Data ranges from 2016-01-01 00:00:00 to 2025-02-01 00:00:00.
    The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 0.4 to 7.2.
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    Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

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    Unemployment Rate

    4.1% February 2025

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    Line chart with 122 data points.
    The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time. Data ranges from 2015-01-01 00:00:00 to 2025-02-01 00:00:00.
    The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from 3.4 to 14.8.
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    Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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    Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

    +2.4% Q4 2024

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    Bar chart with 36 bars.
    The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time. Data ranges from 2016-01-01 00:00:00 to 2024-10-01 00:00:00.
    The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Data ranges from -28.1 to 35.2.
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    Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

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