Federal Reserve FOMC Statement Change Log: Removal of Reference to Stabilization of Unemployment Rate, Addition of "Economic Impact of Middle East Situation Still Uncertain"

BlockBeats News, March 19, a summary of changes in the Federal Reserve FOMC statement since January:

Changed "The unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization" to "The unemployment rate has changed little in recent months";

Added "The impact of the Middle East situation on the U.S. economy remains uncertain";

Fed Governor Waller, who supported a 25 basis point rate cut at the last meeting, now supports keeping the rate unchanged.