The central bank of the United States (Fed) announced Wednesday that it maintained in the state of exceptional monetary policy to economic recovery, while the downside risks to the global economy first "fell" support. Following a meeting started Tuesday, members of the Monetary Policy Committee (FOMC) noted that the country's economic activity grew at a pace "moderate" and the market conditions of employment "s' were further improved "even if the unemployment rate" remains high. " As expected by economists, the Fed confirmed the continuation of its ultra-loose monetary policy in all its aspects. But she warned that she was ready to "speed up or slow down" the pace of its liquidity in the financial system. This will depend on the outlook for the labor market and changes in inflation, she said. The Fed spends $ 85 billion per month since the beginning of the year in Treasury and mortgage-backed securities in order to weigh up the level of interest rates, the shorter the longer term, and promote consumption , investment and employment. The FOMC also reiterated its commitment to keep the key rate of the Federal Reserve in the range of 0 to 0.25% assigned to it in December 2008 "at least until the unemployment rate will remain above 6.5 % "and if it does not affect its inflation target in the medium term. Wednesday, two FOMC members voted against the decisions of their peers. James Bullard, president of the St. Louis Fed, said that the Fed should "report further its inflation target while there have been recent signs of low inflation." He joined Esther George, the Kansas City Fed, who for three FOMC meetings opposed the continuation of the ultra-accommodative policy for fear that it increases the risk of economic and financial imbalances.
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