September 16, 2026
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT
The Federal Open Market Committee approved the following statement for release by a 12 – 0 vote:
T1The Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 3-3/4 to 4 percent, in support of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate. The Committee is continuing its policy of maintaining ample reserves in the banking system.
T2Economic activity is expanding at a solid pace. T3While uncertainty remains elevated owing, in part, to geopolitical developments, T4domestic spending has been resilient. Productivity growth is strong, and T5capital investment is robust. Job gains have kept pace with the workforce, and the unemployment rate has changed little.
T6Inflation remains elevated. T7Today's policy action will support a timelier return to the Committee's 2 percent goal. The Committee will deliver price stability.
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Implementation Note issued September 16, 2026
Mentions · how they’re counted
| Category | Underlined | Word counter | Model’s count |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI AI, artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, large language model, LLM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Layoffs layoffs, RIF, headcount reduction, workforce optimization, restructuring | 0 | — | 0 |
| Recession recession, downturn, contraction, slowdown | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tariffs tariff, trade war, trade barriers, trade restrictions, trade policy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buybacks share repurchase, buyback program | 0 | — | 0 |
Underlines use the same word lists the scores use. AI, recession and tariffs follow Palanor’s word counter, so those counts match it exactly on the same text. Layoffs and buybacks use the terms the model was given. The model’s count is an estimate by meaning, not by string, so it can differ from the underlines.
Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System · public domain · Highlights by Palanor