Market is ahead of itself as USD rises – FOMC’s Bullard

Pablo Piovano FXStreet

St. Louis Fed James Bullard (centrist, non-voter) said on Thursday that he keeps his forecast for one rate hike by the Fed this year unchanged.

Bullard also added that changes in the Fed policy could have a greater effect on the economy in 2018.

He also expects to see some action this year regarding the Fed reform legislation.

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Pablo Piovano

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Born and bred in Argentina, Pablo has been carrying on with his passion for FX markets and trading since his first college years.

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