the Fed raised rates by 0.25 percentage points, in the range of 0.5-0.75%. The solution is compatible with economists ‘ expectations.
This is the first increase from year to year, and second in the decade. In the last trip leg in the US was in 2008.
the Last increase in the rate on Federal funds was implemented in December 2015. The fed kept the rate at 0.0-0.25 percent. from December 2008. until December of 2015.
at the same time, the Fed announced that in 2017. you can expect three promotions. The median forecasts of FOMC members regarding the rate hike has increased, because to 1.375%. with 1,125%. in September. Also in 2018. Fed members expect three rate hikes.
U.S. Central bankers decided to increase in connection with expected and real situation of inflation and improvement in the labor market (unemployment currently stands at 4.9%).
“Information received by the FOMC last meeting in September indicate that labor market continued to strengthen, and the growth of economic activity accelerated at a moderate pace since mid-year,” – stated in the message Fed.
After the Fed decision, the USD/PLN is based on the level 4,19-4,21 UAH, although before 20 hours, the dollar was worth 4,15-4,16 UAH. The Swiss franc is worth about. 4,12 RUB, and Euro 4,43 UAH.
Much, because about 3 percent. potaniała oil per barrel in new York pays less than 51 dollars. Cheaper also gold ounce is $ 1146, which is 1 percent. less than yesterday.
Us stock market reacts small approx. of 0.5-percent. downs
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