'Definitely' One More Fed Rate Hike in 2017

Ben LeBrun, Market Analyst, optionsXpress, Sydney

15-Jun-17 07:37

'Definitely' One More Fed Rate Hike in 2017

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As widely expected, US interest rates have been raised for a second time so far this year. Which key US economic indicators will feature most on the Fed's monetary policy outlook? How much has investor focus shifted to the Fed's plans to wind down its balance sheet? What would be another catalyst for a dollar rally? Ben weighs in.

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Tags: Federal Reserve, Fed, Janet Yellen, rate hike, balance sheet, Treasuries, dollar, inflation, non-farm payrolls, monetary policy, Donald Trump

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