FOMC minutes in the limelight next week – TDS

Strategists at TD Securities expect a mixed tone at next week’s event.

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“The overall tone of the March FOMC meeting was dovish, reflecting a greater concern among Fed officials about the risks posed to the US economic outlook from global developments”.

“Nevertheless, TD expects the tone of the minutes of the meeting to reflect a slightly more mixed assessment, underscoring the diversity of views among Fed officials”.

“An event with speeches by Yellen, Bernanke, Greenspan, and Volcker on Thursday is also worth keeping an eye on”.