Fed discount rate minutes: Three regional banks sought no hike
Highlights of the discount rate minutes
- 10 banks voted to hike
- 3 banks voted not to hike
- Regional directors noted tight labor markets, higher wages
- Some officials uncertain about tax cuts
- Saw mostly solid economic conditions
The three dissents were very soft. There were no dissents at the FOMC meeting.
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