Another interest rate hike in March is a 'done deal' among market participants and a pause is likely to come after that in May.
I don't think the Fed will surprise the market but it will see if there are any hints available from the statement.
Long-term U.S. interest rates have risen as the market has started to price in the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will keep raising rates beyond 5 percent.
The dollar maintained its strength inherited from last week but its upside is capped when nearing the 120-yen level.
The dollar's rise was the result of position-adjustment with market developments overseas failing to give clear direction.
The euro doesn't look like getting out of its recent range.
The forecast of a narrowing of the trade deficit forecast is only after the record deficit last time.
The market is closely watching if there are any other comments on the US economy or interest rate hikes as the Fed meeting (on January 31) is getting closer.
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