Fed's Mester: Rate hike may be delayed if economy disappoints

FXStreet (Bali) - Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester, speaking to the Money Marketeers of New York University on “Federal Reserve Communications and Forward Guidance”, said that an increase in interest rates by the Fed could be delayed if economy disappoints.

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