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The Federal Reserve Explained
FOMC Press Conference December 18, 2024
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      Federal Reserve's Work Related to Economic Disparities

      Economy at a Glance

      Policy Rate

      Fed Funds Target Range

      4.25% to 4.50%

      Inflation (PCE)

      2.4% November 2024

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      Line chart with 107 data points.
      The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time. Data ranges from 2016-01-01 00:00:00 to 2024-11-01 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% December 2024

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      Line chart with 120 data points.
      The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time. Data ranges from 2015-01-01 00:00:00 to 2024-12-01 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)

      +3.1% Q3 2024

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      Bar chart with 35 bars.
      The chart has 1 X axis displaying Time. Data ranges from 2016-01-01 00:00:00 to 2024-07-01 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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