Thursday, August 18, 2016

US dollar drops after Fed minutes dampen hike expectations

The US dollar dropped Thursday as records from the Federal Reserve's last meeting dampened hopes of an imminent US interest rate hike.

Minutes from the US central bank's July gathering said policymakers were keeping their "options open" but remained divided on the threat of inflation.

A hike in US borrowing costs would tend to lift the dollar by stirring demand for dollar-denominated assets, so Wednesday's minutes weighed on the unit.

The news comes after William Dudley, the influential head of the Federal Reserve's New York branch, unexpectedly hinted this week that a rate hike was possible as early as September.Click Here To Register For Free Trial Services OR Give A Missed Call : +6531581402 Follow Us On Twitter : www.twitter.com/epicresearchsg Like Us On Facebook : www.facebook.com/EpicResearchSingapore Need Any Assistance Feel Free To Mail Us at : info@epicresearch.sg

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