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F E D E R A L R E S E R V E BANK
O F N EW YO R K
/•Circular No. 58081
L September 8,1966 J

Statement on the President’s Program to Combat Inflation

To A ll M em ber Banlcs, and Others Concerned,
in the Second Federal Reserve D istrict:

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System today issued the following statement:
The program and proposals announced by the President today are directed towards curbing some of
the extraordinary demands fo r goods, services, and credit that have been pressing up prices and interest
rates alike.
The Federal Reserve, in the succession o f actions it has taken, including its action last week with respect
to discount operations, has been directing its efforts to the same purposes. But the Federal Reserve’s powers
are limited to restraining the growth o f spending that is financed by borrowed money.
The contemplated fiscal p olicy measures, affecting both Government and private expenditures, should
operate along with the Federal Reserve’s actions in the monetary sphere to combat inflation and to foster
sustained, healthy economic growth.
To the extent that presidential and congressional action o f this character serve to moderate overall
demand in the economy, strains on credit and financial resources, which have been a m ajor factor in the
recent rise in interest rates, will be lessened. The Federal Reserve will continue to be alert to any easing o f
inflationary pressures in order that monetary p olicy can be adjusted accordingly.

Additional copies of this circular w ill be furnished upon request.




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President.