
The Federal Reserve’s Dual Mandate: Maximum Employment and Price Stability
The Federal Reserve plays a critical role in shaping the U.S. economy through its dual mandate: maximum employment and price stability. In this article, John Vanden Brul, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, explains the Fed’s history, responsibilities, and the tools it uses to influence economic conditions. He also examines recent inflation and employment data, the Fed’s latest decisions, and what they could mean for markets going forward.
