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FOMC Chatter

Since the May FOMC meeting, we adjusted our funds rate call, removing a hike in 2019 based on our
expectation that the FOMC is likely to pause once the funds rate reaches its estimated neutral level, in mid2019.
This change was informed in part by policymakers’ public remarks, which indicated that they are likely
to approach further rate hikes much more cautiously once at neutral, and not by any change in the economic
outlook, which remains very strong. Trade remained a major issue dominating discussions of the economic
outlook, but it remains largely a downside risk to the forecast, and to this point was not seen as hurting the
baseline forecast. A resurgence of concern about the future of the euro area, this time regarding Italy, also
entered as a risk factor....
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Monetary Policy Analytics

Led by former Federal Reserve Board Governor, Larry Meyer, Monetary Policy Analytics is an independent research firm focused on the macro economy, FOMC policy and interest rates. Our research is used by some of the world's largest hedge funds, fixed income asset managers, pension fund managers, currency desks, insurance companies and money center banks. The written commentary is outlined below:

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