The FOMC meeting on policy decission is scheduled tomorrow. The Fed is expected to hike rate for first time after almost 10 years. Looking forward, analysts foresee a series of rate hikes next two years.
Some economic indicators hint the economy will rebound in Q4. Moreover, WTI crude oil is currently trading 10 dollars below FOMC target at USD36 per barrel.Further fall in oil prices will mire the EMs in crisis as corporate debt and bankrupties in the commodity sector. The FOMC is expected to take a cautious monetary majors.
"We expect the second and third hikes to take place in April and September next year, respectively (every third meeting). The fourth hike is likely to come in December. In 2017, we expect a hike every other meeting (March, June, September and December)", argues Danske Bank.


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