Predict the Fed - rate announcement at 11:15 Pacific Time

[swag]

I think they'll stay at 2%, and repeat their worries about inflation, also paying some lip service to stagnation of growth.

[whistle]

1. 4.0%

[TahitiNut]

2. Less than 1 chance in 10 they'll increase rates to 2.25% before October. I'm betting on no change.

While I think an increase would be wise, I think they're too chicken-shit politically to do it. :shrug:

[ThoughtCriminal]

4. If Obama wins - that's when they will start to raise rates

From 2009-2010 they will probably raise it .25 to .50 points or more every quarter.

[Ichingcarpenter]

3. "Loan" Billions more to the Banks, print more money and

Keep the rate the same.

Since last August I have counted up a trillion dollars 'loaned' to the banks.

[high density]

5. I think the rate will stay where it is

Much to the detriment of savers across the country that are probably earning about -6% at the moment thanks to inflation.

[Double T]

6. A hike of 1% would be smart, followed by additional hikes this year.

Time to end the bush cheap money phony economy era.