The Federal Reserve kept the Fed Funds Rate unchanged at the conclusion of their FOMC meeting today. The rate will continue to be a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%. They also continue to condition any adjustments to the target range on incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.
Banks will keep the Prime Rate at 6.75%.
The Federal Reserve will continue to reduce its holdings of mortgage securities. As mortgage securities mature, these proceeds will be used to purchase Treasury Bills. The new easing program (not QE) started a few months ago is related to “Reserve Management” and will continue to increase to balance sheet by purchasing Treasury Bills and Treasury Securities with less than 3 year remaining duration. The estimated amount of balance sheet expansion is currently $40 billion per month with the stated purpose of maintaining ample reserves.
Press Release
April 29, 2026
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
For release at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, on average, and the unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months. Inflation is elevated, in part reflecting the recent increase in global energy prices.
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about the economic outlook. The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.
In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2 to 3‑3/4 percent. In considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2 percent objective.
In assessing the appropriate stance of monetary policy, the Committee will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook. The Committee would be prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede the attainment of the Committee’s goals. The Committee’s assessments will take into account a wide range of information, including readings on labor market conditions, inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and financial and international developments.
Voting for the monetary policy action were Jerome H. Powell, Chair; John C. Williams, Vice Chair; Michael S. Barr; Michelle W. Bowman; Lisa D. Cook; Philip N. Jefferson; Anna Paulson; and Christopher J. Waller. Voting against this action were Stephen I. Miran, who preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point at this meeting; and Beth M. Hammack, Neel Kashkari, and Lorie K. Logan, who supported maintaining the target range for the federal funds rate but did not support inclusion of an easing bias in the statement at this time.