The Federal Reserve on Wednesday gave no sign that it is wavering on
hiking interest rates sometime in the second half of 2015. The U.S.
central bank was upbeat about the real economy, citing "solid" growth
and "strong" job gains. The policymakers repeated that they think
inflation will move back to the 2% target after being pushed down by
transitory factors. The statement repeated that the central bank can be
"patient" in hiking rates. This takes rate hikes off the table for the
next two policy meetings in March and late April. Officials made no
mention of the weakness in the global economy and the recent decisions
by global central banks. The Fed decision was unanimous.
http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/monetary/20150128a.htm
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