The FRS of US kept the size of the base interest rate

Date: 11:43, 29-10-2015.

Almaty. October 29. Silkroadnews - Open Market Committee of the US Federal Reserve System (FRS) at the end of the two-day meeting decided to maintain the size of the announced base interest rate at the same level - 0-0.25%, writes "Kommersant".
"The American Central Bank again began to raise the interest rate on federal credit funds (federal funds rate), which is in the target range of 0 to 0.25% per annum. Enhancement, however, was not expected from the regulator - market participants wondered whether the FRS will give a signal of readiness to increase the rate until the end of this year or the beginning of the transfer of tightening monetary policy for 2016. On the eve, the analysts surveyed by Bloomberg, estimated the probability of growth rate in October only at 4%, in December at 33%", - says the publication.
As noted Federal Reserve System turned seasoned in moderately optimistic tone. The FRS noted modest acceleration of economic growth in the country in recent months. The growth of household expenditure has also been moderated, and the situation in the housing sector continues to improve. Noted control and improve of the situation on the labor market. However, the dynamics of exports and investment in fixed assets is still weak, inflation in the country is still below the target level of 2%, patially reflecting lower energy prices and import prices.
The next FRS meeting will be held on 15-16 December 2015.

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