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Indonesia hikes rates again to defend its currency, but analysts see further weakness aheadThe governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo, told CNBC that Thursday's rate hike by the central bank was 'to strengthen the stability of our economy, especially the rupiah.'
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Kovacevich: Market will react negatively if Fed doesn't hike rates in December'The more [President Trump] tries to influence the Fed by public statements, the less likely he is to influence the Fed because the Fed has to remain and be perceived as being independent,' says former Wells Fargo CEO Richard Kovacevich.
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Fed's Daly wants gradual rate hikes, says Fed not on autopilotWith the U.S. economy at or beyond full employment and inflation likely to rise ...
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Art Cashin: I'm 'quite doubtful' of the number of rate hikes the Fed projected for 2019Art Cashin says he’s “quite doubtful” of the number of interest rate hikes the Fed has projected for 2019, and still expects a hike in December.
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Fed’s Williams: ‘Strong’ outlook for 2019 calls for continued interest-rate hikesNew York Fed President John Williams on Tuesday said he expects the economy to stay strong in 2019 calling for continued interest-rate hikes.
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Fed chairman is not reacting to Trump, analyst saysThis expert says Fed Chair Jay Powell isn't reacting to President Trump's comments if he plans to raise rates, though the Fed certainly is feeling the pressure. 'The idea is not to hit the economy over the head, the idea is to move to a neutral stance.'
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Former Dallas Fed president: It would be a serious mistake for the Fed to hike ratesKate Moore, BlackRock chief equity strategist, and Richard Fisher, former Dallas Fed President, join 'Halftime Report' discuss the Fed’s rate hike decision today and what effect it could have on the market.
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Instant View: Stocks sink after Fed raises rates, Powell comments on balance sheetU.S. stock markets tumbled on Wednesday, reversing a morning rally after the U.S...
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