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Atlanta Federal Reserve (Fed) President Raphael Bostic said on Wednesday that GVP growth is solid and that he expects to see that continuing in 2026, while participating in a moderated discussion at the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce in Georgia. Key takeaways GDP growth is solid, I see that continuing in 2026. I hope a stronger economy will take pressure off the job market. Fed policy won’t be helpful for structural jobs changes. It’s close call, but inflation is more worrying than jobs. Market reaction These comments received a neutral/hawkish score of 5.6 from FXStreet Fed Speech Tracker. The US Dollar Index saw little changed and holds around the 98.30 mark. Fed FAQs Monetary policy in the US is shaped by the Federal Reserve (Fed). The Fed has two mandates: to achieve price stability and foster full employment. Its primary tool to achieve these goals is by adjusting interest rates. When prices are rising too quickly and inflation is above the Fed’s 2% target, it raises interest rates, increasing borrowing costs throughout the economy. This results in a stronger US Dollar (USD) as it makes the US a more attractive place for international investors to park their money. When inflation falls below 2% or the Unemployment Rate is too high, the Fed may lower interest rates to encourage borrowing, which weighs on the Greenback. The Federal Reserve (Fed) holds eight policy meetings a year, where the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) assesses economic conditions and makes monetary policy decisions. The FOMC is attended by twelve Fed officials – the seven members of the Board of Governors, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and four of the remaining eleven regional Reserve Bank presidents, who serve one-year terms on a rotating basis. In extreme situations, the Federal Reserve…

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