warranted
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After cutting rates in September, a narrow majority of 19 meeting participants thought reductions would be warranted in October and December.
It then gives the US officials 45 days to levy sanctions if they are determined to be warranted.
From BBC
New York Fed President John Williams said Friday that another near-term rate cut could be warranted, though other Fed officials have suggested otherwise.
On Friday, New York Federal Reserve president John Williams, a top ally of Powell, said a rate-reduction “in the near term” could be warranted, leading investors to boost expectations of a December rate cut.
A growing chorus of Fed officials, including a few who backed cuts in September and October, have indicated over the last two weeks that they don’t think another reduction is warranted next month.
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