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FHN Financial Chief Economist Chris Low said "The FOMC should cut rates" at this meeting, "but we don't think it will."
Despite the expected rate cut, analysts will be watching the Federal Open Market Committee's actions for other reasons.
Powell may "downplay the lack of government data," noting alternative (mostly private) sources give sufficient information to assess economic conditions, James Ragan said.
By: Gary Siegel
A rundown of the largest bond referendums.
Much has changed since October and most economists are sure the FOMC will lower rates by 25 basis points this week, with dissenting votes expected.
"We think it will be a good year," said Wells Fargo Investment Institute President Darrell Cronk. "Trend lines (not just technicals) look positive and durable."
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May, and the end of his term brings some uncertainty to monetary policy. Bloomberg News
With the Fed expected to hold rates, a major question is whether Jerome Powell remains on as a governor. Bloomberg News
Kevin Warsh's comments to the Senate back "Fed independence and [he] said the Fed must earn its credibility.
