Federal Reserve Publishes Domestic Policy Directive of August 20, 1996, Guiding Monetary Policy

Summary

The Federal Open Market Committee has released a Domestic Policy Directive outlining the framework for monetary policy decisions, effective as of August 20, 1996, to support the overall economy and financial stability.

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