Fed's Yellen: Important not to overreact to a few inflation readings; data can be noisy
Fed's Chairwoman Janet Yellen is on the wires now, stating that conditions are in place for inflation to rise.
More headlines from the press conference (via Reuters):
- Fed has taken note of weak core inflation readings
- Wednesday's CPI reading showed weakness in a number of categories; something Fed will be focused on
Market updates post-FED:
EUR/USD remains bid around 1.1260; 10-yr yield hovers at 2.12% on Fed’s hawkish rate hike
USD/JPY rises modestly as Fed hikes rates as expected
US Dollar rebounds post-FOMC, remains below 97 ahead of Yellen's remarks
GBP/USD trading 30 pips around 1.28 handle post FOMC statement
Dow clocks fresh session high after Fed maintains outlook for three rate hikes this year
USD/CAD slightly higher after Fed’s decision, still negative for the day
Gold, capped on $1,280 post FOMC, bears take back control, eyes on $1,258/Yellen presser
AUD/USD backs away from session highs after Fed delivered a hawkish rate hike
USD/CHF rises to 3-day highs after FOMC decision
Yellen defends the hawkish rate hike, EUR/USD surrenders gains
NZD/USD eases from 4-month highs during Yellen's presser