Explore the publications and write a five to six (5-6) page report that addresses the following questions:
1. Describe the Federal Reserve's assessment of the current economic activity and financial markets.
2. Explain the Federal Reserve's current view about inflation.
3. Describe the monetary policy tools the Federal Reserve uses to stabilize the economy and maintain price stability.
4. Based on the information you researched from Federal Reserve publications, present and justify your own economic outlook for the next 12 to 18 months.