Fed minutes show unanimous support for September's rate rise, with differing views on further tightening
Minutes of the Fed's September meeting showed policymakers unanimously supported the rate increase, with differing views on the risks that would justify tighter policy (reports via Coeur d'Alene Press and market summaries). The minutes were published on Wednesday as US yields rose. The Fed raised rates in September for the first time in about three years.
The Fed is the world's most influential central bank. Its path shapes the dollar, oil prices in euros and global borrowing costs.
A stronger dollar makes US holidays and dollar-priced goods dearer for euro earners.
Unanimity shows the committee is clear on the need to fight inflation.
Differences over risks suggest the next move is not settled, and weak jobs data complicates it.
Watch the November meeting and US inflation data. The minutes show a united committee but an undecided path.
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