Most economists expect the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee to raise interest rates at this week’s Fed meeting
Market sees rate hike drawing closer
Uncertainty still clouds stronger growth, central bank says
Analysts widely predict the central bank will keep the benchmark interest rate locked at its very low level of 0.5%
Central bank highlights stronger growth and persistent risks
Securities firms, asset managers, and finance companies, would be “adversely affected” by higher-than-anticipated increases in U.S. interest rates
Some experts to predict the central bank’s next rate hike will come sooner than they previously expected
The ratings agency expects the U.S. Fed Funds rate will reach 3.5% to 4% by 2020
Job numbers, firming energy prices and other factors pushing core inflation are key reasons for the move
The central bank used slightly stronger language when referring to U.S. uncertainties