Sentences with phrase «further gradual rate hikes»

The statement noted the FOMC sees inflation close to goal, and sees further gradual rate hikes going forward.

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When the Federal Reserve hiked short - term interest rates on December 16, 2015, it announced that it may make further «gradual increases» when economic conditions permit.

So far, however, Fed officials have treated the stronger economic news as a reason to carry out their plans for gradual rate hikes, rather than as a reason to start raising rates more quickly.

Federal Reserve likely to leave rates unchanged while signaling further gradual hikes ahead.