Fed should remain ‘data-dependant’ – Societe Generale

FXStreet (Edinburgh) - Strategist at Societe Generale Kit Juckes expects the Fed to reiterate its neutral stance.

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“All eyes are going to be on the FOMC on Wednesday, which is likely to be neutral in keeping with the Fed’s intention to be data-dependant and the Q2 GDP data on Thursday, which SG economists forecast to post a solid 3.3% increase”.

“That should keep the Fed on track for a September rate hike, though sub-$50 oil and Chinese market turmoil will continue to muddy the waters”.

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