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The federal funds rate target should be anticipated so long as the Unemployment Rate remained above 6. 5 , inflation between one and two years ahead was projected to be no more than half a percentage point above the committees longerrun goal and expectations continued to be well anchored. My colleagues and i have certain sized that the statements in that guy dance were thresholds, not triggers. Crossing one of the thresholds would not automatically give rise to an increase in the federal funds rate target. Instead, it was signaled only that it would be appropriate for the committee to begin considering based on a wider range of indicators whether and when an increase in the target might be warranted. Large scale asset purchases also provide monetary accommodation by lowering longterm Interest Rates. Working through the portfolio balance channel, asset purchases reduced the supply of loan duration assets in the hands of the public, thus reducing longer term yields. At times the decision
Leaving. The owner Matthew Rogers has had his car broken into three times. Its horrible. Theres tons of drugs. Theres tons of prostitution. We have only been in here since may essentially and we have already had two peoples cars broken into, one of our employees was held up at gunpoint and we had a drunk driver crash into two of our employees cars. Reporter some fedup Business Owners met with police asking for help. We are going to be spending a lot of time in these different areas because we do recognize the fact that these businesses provide a lot of jobs to our community. Reporter alive and radiant hopes the extra patrols will keep their workers safe. But for some neighboring businesses, its too late. I hope it gets better, you know, but we wont be around to see it get better because well be out of here as soon as we can. Reporter aside from relying on the police, these companies are teaming up. They are sharing crime information and reminding their workers to be vigilant. Live in o
It is sunday, january 5th, i am mike mibach. I am claudine wong. We will check your weather with Rosemary Orozco rosemary. It makes you feel guilty for the fans over in green bay today. Yes, they have very, very cold temperatures to deal with here at home. Our temperatures remain above the seasonal average. Broke five records yesterday and will get close today, perhaps breaking a record. This morning, breezy in the hills. That is impacting the temperatures for some areas. Waking up in the 50s. Others waking up in the 20s. I will show you who you are. Which one you are as we get into the extended forecast. And possibility of scattered showers and coming up today. Wild card weekend is underway and the San Francisco 49ers and their fans ready to roll. This could be one of the coldest nfl games every played. Temperatures at Lambeau Field will be at below zero. They have pockets that stay warm for hours. They will be giving out hot coffee and hot chocolate. Many who made the road trip are b