Despite the neutral policy stance taken on by the FOMC, mounting fears of a recession has spurred speculation that the MPC will look to lower the benchmark interest rate at their next meeting.

• 随着经济增长前景将日益暗淡，美联储可能会被迫进一步缓和政策，并可能将基准利率低于1.；00%25，而在历史上第一次，这可能刺激销售增长的压力，美元在短期内。