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The next Fed meeting ended as expected by the overwhelming majority of analysts. Interest rates were maintained at the current level of 2-2.25 per cent. The overall assessment of the U.S. economy has not changed much since the September meeting. The statement notes the improvement of the situation in the country’s labor market and a […]

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The economy has managed to overcome the period of weakening and now it can turn in the direction of growth. To a certain extent, this will depend on the dynamics of household expenditures. They’ve recently been reimbursed their taxes. This means that…

The U.S. Federal Reserve has released the minutes of the last meeting. It took place in July. As the document shows, members of the Governing Board discussed the possible resumption of the asset purchase programme. This will be based on previous expe…

The Committee on Open Market Operations of the US Federal Reserve decided to raise the rate to 1.25-1.50 percent following the results of the meeting held within two days. It coincided with the forecast of the vast majority of analysts and economists. However, the decision was not unanimous. Charles Evans and Neil Kashkari voted against […]