聲明風格大變樣:
The Federal Open Market Committee approved the following statement for release by a 12 – 0 vote:
聯邦公開市場委員會以12票贊成、0票反對的投票結果批准發佈以下聲明:
The Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent, in support of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate. The Committee reaffirmed its policy of maintaining ample reserves in the banking system.