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February 21, 2019

Federal Reserve sees rising threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve policymakers last month noted greater threats to the U.S. economy, ranging from adverse effects of the government shutdown to rising trade tensions, and opted to emphasize that they would be “patient” in raising interest rates.

Minutes of the Fed's discussions in January showed that Fed officials also felt that further rate hikes might only be needed if inflation were to accelerate.


 
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