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A look at the Fed’s January, March statements

A comparison of the Federal Reserve’s statement on the economy and its policy positions from its last meeting on Jan. 26-27 and the meeting Tuesday.

LABOR MARKETS

January: “The deterioration in the labor market is abating.”

March: “The labor market is stabilizing.”

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

January: “Household spending is expanding at a moderate rate but remains constrained by a weak labor market . . . read more Read More