Right Said Fed

The Fed left its policy rate unchanged at 0.25-0.50%, as expected, and the 10 voting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members and 7 non-voting members halved their median expectations of rate hikes in 2016 from four to two in their updated projections. The Fed’s statement, projections and press conference had an undeniably cautious tone, with clear focus on global risks. The rally in US equities (to a new 2016-high) and 2-year rates (to a March low) and further depreciation in the dollar post meeting clearly indicate markets’ dovish interpretation.

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