Fed signals steady rates with cautious 2019 outlook
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates on hold this week while signaling a bright economy and continuing gradual tightening. A December hike remains probable, with economists divided on whether 3 or 4 increases occur in 2019 as unemployment sits near a record low and wage growth accelerates. Strong jobs data and inflation gauges shape the central bank’s cautious path ahead of midterm elections.
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Wheat futures mixed as prices shift through 2019 contracts
Grain traders watched Dec 18 and Mar 19 contracts move within narrow ranges, with Dec 19 and Mar 20 showing gains. The quotes show bid and offer levels, open interest rising slightly for wheat, and Friday sales reaching 97,493 while overall open interest stood around 553,314, down from 2,014.
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