Explain why the FOMC is expected to increase its target overnight interest rate.

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Since the peak of the pandemic shutdowns, employment has been increasing. Unemployment
peaked around 15% in April 2020, and was down to approximately 4% in February 2022. At
the same time, estimated inflation rates have increased from approximately 1.5% in January
2021 to nearly 8% in February 2022.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is meeting this week (March 15-16). It is widely
expected that they will increase interest rates by 0.25% (25 basis points).
Explain why the FOMC is expected to increase its target overnight interest rate.
Transcribed Image Text:For the following questions, make use of provided information. Since the peak of the pandemic shutdowns, employment has been increasing. Unemployment peaked around 15% in April 2020, and was down to approximately 4% in February 2022. At the same time, estimated inflation rates have increased from approximately 1.5% in January 2021 to nearly 8% in February 2022. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is meeting this week (March 15-16). It is widely expected that they will increase interest rates by 0.25% (25 basis points). Explain why the FOMC is expected to increase its target overnight interest rate.
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