MBA Chart of the Week: Monthly Payroll Growth, Average Hourly Earnings

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left the federal funds target unchanged at its May meeting, as incoming data regarding the strength of the economy and stubbornly high inflation have resulted in a shift in the expected timing of a first rate cut.

Fed Keeps Rates Steady But Options Open

The Federal Open Market Committee held rates steady at its June meeting but kept its options open for July and later this year.