Citibank: Hawkish risks from the upcoming FOMC meeting

Citibank analysts point out that this week sees the March FOMC meeting and is going to be the key economic event for the markets.

Key Quotes

“Citi analysts expect the Fed to change the median “dot” to indicate one hike only in 2019 but with hawkish risks that it keeps them unchanged at two.”

“End of balance sheet reduction may also be announced and the meeting is also likely to see changes to the Fed’s assessment of the US economy.”