Fed Hikes By 25bps and Flags Three More Rate Increases in 2018

Economist (US Macro), RDQ Economics

Conrad DeQuadros

Economist (US Macro)

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<p>The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting concludes on Wednesday this week and the November employment report appears to have locked in a rate hike at that meeting.  In addition to the policy statement and Chair Janet Yellen’s final post-meeting press conference, the Fed will also publish an updated Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) and we think the 2018 fed funds rate dots will be the main focus of the day.  The interest rate futures market is priced for two hikes in 2018—with the…</p>

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting concludes on Wednesday this week and the November employment report appears to have locked in a rate hike at that meeting.  In addition to the policy statement and Chair Janet Yellen’s final post-meeting press conference, the Fed will also publish an updated Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) and we think the 2018 fed funds rate dots will be the main focus of the day.  The interest rate futures market is priced for two hikes in 2018—with the…

Fed Meeting Preview: Focus on the 2018 Funds Rate Dots

US Treasury (10 Yr Generic)

Fed Meeting Preview: Focus on the 2018 Funds Rate Dots