From the Wall Street Journal - their '5 things' to watch from Wednesday's FOMC meeting
1. Rates to remain on hold
- The Fed has not signaled a move is imminent
- The Journal survey of economists shows not a single one expecting a lift-off hike at this meeting
2. Comments on the labor market
- A positive assessment increases the probability of a September hike
3. Similarly, comments on inflation
- The Federal Reserve want to be "reasonably confident" inflation will rise to their 2% annual target before raising rates
4. Comments on economic growth
5. Dissents - if any
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