The Federal Reserve has scaled back its forecasts for lifting interest rates this year, coming closer into line with market expectations for two quarter-point rises as it flagged up risks to the US outlook from global financial and economic developments.
The Fed’s more dovish outlook on rate rises makes it less out of step with other central banks which are still intent on further monetary loosening to offset weaker global growth.
Janet Yellen, the Fed chair, told a press conference that proceeding cautiously would “allow us to verify the labour market is continuing to strengthen despite the risks from abroad”.
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