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US Dollar Tumbles as FOMC Minutes Reflect Worsening Forecasts for Unemployment, GDP

By Terri Belkas,
20 May 2009 18:40 GMT

The minutes show that the FOMC expects a deeper recession in 2009, a slower rebound in 2010, a greater rise in unemployment, and a possible need to expand their QE program. The full minutes from the meeting can be found on the Fed's website and the updated quarterly forecasts are listed below:

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20 May 2009 18:40 GMT