"Fed's Revised Economic Projections: Higher GDP, Inflation, and Rate Cut Forecast"
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The Federal Reserve maintains its forecast for three interest rate cuts in 2024 despite an improved economic outlook, with a median projected Federal funds rate of 4.6%. The projected change in real GDP for 2024 has increased to 2.1%, up from 1.4% in December, and core PCE inflation projections have also risen to 2.6% from 2.4%. The updated projections come after inflation reports for January and February dampened hopes that the Fed has price increases under control. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the central bank wasn't completely dismissing the recent inflation reports, attributing the January data to potential seasonal factors.
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