Federal Reserve ready to maintain rate, minutes show

Jan 7, 2020 |

Federal Reserve officials used to worry that if the U.S. unemployment rate dropped below 5% it would spark inflation, which would lead to higher borrowing costs, including mortgage rates. Now, they say the tightest labor market in 50 years could get even tighter without concern. The jobless rate was 3.5% in November, matching the September […more]

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