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Another interest rate hike could be looming. Here's what to know about the next Fed meeting (and how to get ready).
Likewise, fewer economists are now predicting that the Fed will cut rates at its May 1 meeting. Currently, about one-third are still penciling in a May rate reduction, down from 90% earlier this year. Instead, you'll most likely need to wait until the Fed's June 12 meeting to se...
Interest rate hike may have a positive effect on dollar quotes, while lowering can be seen as negative for the US dollar. If the rate remains unchanged, the analysts evaluate the number of "for" and "against" votes and discuss statements of voters after the minutes of meeting are published...
"There is a broad sense on the committee that additional 50 basis point (interest rate) increases should be on the table at the next couple of meetings," Powell told reporters. When asked about recession risks, the Fed chair said that "we have a good chance to have a soft or softish ...
Noting that every Fed meeting is "a live meeting" regarding raising interest rates, Powell said "we feel the economy is very strong and well-positioned to withstand tighter monetary policy." "If we do conclude that it would be appropriate to move more quickly to remove accommodation then we'...
While the Fed's stance on raising interest rates to curb inflation remains unchanged, the intensity of such hikes could be adjusted, he said, expecting the rate hike to be reduced to 0.25 percent at the March policy meeting. Yasuya Ueno, chief market economist at Mizuho Securities, pointed ...
Officials will hold their next meeting on March 19-20, where they are widely expected to hold rates steady for the fifth straight time. ECONOMISTS PREDICT MUCH STRONGER GROWTH IN 2024. HERE'S WHY Most investors now expect the Fed to begin cutting rates in June and are penciling in three ...
Next Fed Meeting: What to Expect in September Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other officialshave made clearthat the central bank is prepared to start cutting interest rates. While inflation is still slightly above the Fed's 2% target, Fed officials have said that they don't need to ...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed what it would take for the central bank to cut interest rates at its next meeting in September. Economic data continuing on its recent trajectory would help give the Fed confidence that inflation is on its way to its goal, he said. ...