Fed could conclude that if they expect a 50-basis-point move is likely in November or December, they ought to make that move now - WSJ (earlier)
Fed could conclude that if they expect a 50-basis-point move is likely in November or December, they should move now - WSJ (earlier)
- The Fed normally prefers to move in increments of 0.25 point, or 25 basis points, because smaller adjustments give them more time to study the effect of their policy changes.