The Fed just released the minutes from its December meeting, where the FOMC voted to leave interest rates unchanged.
Moreover, they indicated that further increases are unlikely in 2020 so long as the economic data remains consistent.
In the official statement, the committee said it feels that "the current stance of monetary policy is appropriate to support sustained expansion of economic activity, strong labor market conditions, and inflation near the Committee's 2 percent objective."
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