http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/interest-rates/fomc-firmly-on-hold/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/interest-rates/fomc-firmly-on-hold/2008-08-06.htmlOverview : Yesterday evening, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 2%, as widely expected. Unsurprisingly, one member, Dallas Fed Governor Richard Fisher, voted against the decision, preferring an increase in the fed funds target. The statement saw only minor changes. If anything, it was slightly more balanced, putting growth and inflation concerns on a more equal footing compared to the previous meeting. The general message remains that theWed, 06 Aug 2008 08:29:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/interest-rates/danskeresearch@danskebank.com (Danske Bank A/S)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/interest-rates/fomc-firmly-on-hold/2008-08-06.html