Fed to stay on-hold next week, keep next rate hikes open-ended – WSJ’s Hilsenrath

WSJ’s Hilsenrath noted in his article published today that the Fed is likely to hold rates at its meeting next week on the back of uncertainties surrounding global markets.

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Fed likely to hold at the meeting next week

To leave open-ended when they'll next raise rates

Citing uncertainties over markets and global growth

Yellen to craft a message that gives the Fed flexibility to lift rates in April or June (should the economy perform well in the weeks ahead) ... but without committing to a move in case economic data disappoint or new market turmoil erupts