Some recent moves by the Federal Reserve:
1. The Federal Reserve announces reduction in bond purchase program
The Federal Reserve announced that it will gradually reduce the amount of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities it purchases every month. This indicates that the Federal Reserve is beginning to withdraw from its epidemic stimulus policies.
2. Interest rate hike expectations
The market expects that the Federal Reserve may start raising interest rates in the coming months to curb inflationary pressures.
3. Inflation warning
The Fed warned that inflation could persist for some time due to supply chain issues and rising energy prices.
4. Economic Outlook
The Federal Reserve said that despite some uncertainty, the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain strong.
5. Labor market
The Fed is concerned about tight labor markets, particularly talent shortages in certain industries.