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FED: FOMC minutes from Nov 7-8 meeting show that almost all saw another 
rate hike "warranted fairly soon" and that further gradual hikes are 
in line with their dual mandate, but a couple officials saw the 
funds rate already near neutral levels and a few expressed doubts about 
the timing of future rate moves.
- Many said it may be necessary to alter the "further gradual increases" 
part of the statement at coming meetings to put a greater emphasis on 
the assessment of coming data and "help to convey the Committee's 
flexible approach in responding to changing economic circumstances."
- Noting that ffr had continued to rise, officials agreed on a 
contingency plan to make another technical adjustment in the IOER rate 
"before the December meeting if necessary to keep the federal funds rate 
well within the target range established by the FOMC."
- The minutes show much conversation about the positives and negatives 
of the floor and corridor operating frameworks, noting that reserve 
supply could fall sharply and the FOMC could still use the floor system, 
but also noting that if it was necessary to hold an excessive amount of 
reserves to keep the floor system, it could go back to the corridor.

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