Powell: Many paths on the economy are possible

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  • Could see inflation come in not as strong as expected, if that’s the case it would suggest cutting sooner
  • We could see the labor market weakening and that would also suggest cutting sooner
  • If we see labor market stronger, it would suggest cutting later
  • A significant majority of policymakers think it will be appropriate to reduce rates later this year
  • Projections are subject to great uncertainty
  • Too early to know economic implications of the Middle East
  • Reason wer are not cutting rates is that forecast in and out of Fed expect a meaningful increase in inflation this year

There is nothing market moving so far.

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.