Sentences with «increase in the federal funds rate»
However, momentum has been building and expectations of an impending increase in the federal funds rate has pushed interest rates modestly higher in the second half of the year. (eyeonhousing.org)
Yellen said the «modest» increase was «appropriate,» considering where the economy stands now, and that, «we continue to expect that the evolution of the economy will warrant only gradual increases in the federal funds rate over time.» (nreionline.com)
Thus, without further modest increases in the federal funds rate over time, there is a risk that the labor market could eventually become overheated, potentially creating an inflationary problem down the road that might be difficult to overcome without triggering a recession. (babypips.com)