Anthony Crescenzi
Anthony Crescenzi
general policy remains seen view
I think their general view will be more upbeat, but it remains to be seen how upbeat, because they don't want to cannibalize their main message, which is that policy will remain accommodative for a considerable period,
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They could have said there's a clear acceleration in economic activity currently under way, but it remains at risk of weakening or reversing, owing to the labor market and other factors. To leave it out completely doesn't make any sense to me -- it's as if they think the market's full of dummies.
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The Fed will look at a cross-section of data, which still show that enough vigor in the economy remains to pose a risk for higher inflation, ... If the Fed were to hold off on raising rates on Tuesday, they would create additional stimulus for the economy by causing a further drop in other interest rates.
concern dollar euro money reserves
I think it is more psychological than anything. But there is concern more money will be put in euro reserves than in dollar reserves.
concern dollar euro money reserves
I think it is more psychological than anything, ... But there is concern more money will be put in euro reserves than in dollar reserves.
contained seems thoughts
It contained a lot of generalized ideas, but it seems like just his thoughts about what the G-7 should discuss.
consistent figure inflation left moving rate slowly
What you're left with is a figure consistent with the inflation rate slowly moving upward,
expect strong trend
I think this is just a hiccup in a very strong trend that we expect to continue.
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But the resolution of the issue may begin to alleviate fears about systemic risk?Today we should all be looking at our financial system and saying these risks are very low, very few, and that we have a financial system that is sound.
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Businesses have responded rapidly to the economic climate, showing the dynamic nature of the U.S. economy, and it's very good for the long-term outlook.
book cutting given late might news rates reflected report weak
Given that some of the news of late ... has been on the weak side, and given that the Fed's own Beige Book report reflected weakness, they might show an inclination to cutting rates in the future,
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For so long, an individual who owned a small business or had influence over pricing somehow, would say, 'Prices aren't rising, so we can't raise prices, either.' Now they can see, with this data and through anecdotal evidence, that others are raising prices, and they may feel they can raise their prices now.
basis bottom dollar good line rally stable
Fundamentally there is not a good basis for the yen to rally today. But the bottom line is the dollar is more stable than we would have thought Friday.
additional basis continues economy points vigor
If anything, we could get an additional 175 basis points this year, potentially, if the economy continues to show the kind of vigor we've had so far.