What to watch for in the FOMC Minutes
5 things to watch out for
- The Fed removed its assessment on the balance of risks. What was the internal debate?
- The international outlook. "Foreign economic developments, in particular, pose risks to U.S. economic growth," Yellen said last week.
- Path of rate hikes. The Fed projections say 4 hikes, the market says no hikes.
- Symmetry debate. The Fed's longer-run strategy document framed the 2% inflation target as symmetrical. Bullard dissented.
- Negative rates. Did the Fed take a closer look at negative rates in January?
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