Sentences with phrase «gradual tightening cycle»

It did this in five steps over three years — two in mid 2002, two in late 2003 and one in early 2005 — a more gradual tightening cycle than normal.

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Indeed, I believe the Fed will raise rates in a slow manner that doesn't excessively unsettle the economy or markets, with the gradual nature of the tightening cycle allowing markets to absorb the increases with relative ease.

We expect the current tightening cycle will be steady and gradual, likely resulting in four hikes in 2018 and two or three hikes in 2019 until rates reach 3 % to 3.25 %.