Goldman Sachs argue that the FOMC meeting......>

FOMC: Goldman Sachs argue that the FOMC meeting will create a few waves this

week ""We expect the FOMC to issue a generally upbeat post-meeting statement

that includes an upgrade to the balance of risks and a slightly hawkish

rewording of the inflation assessment. Taken together, we believe the tone of

the statement will be consistent with a hike at the March meeting, barring a

sharp weakening in economic conditions.".

- Goldman's economists add "with tax reform now signed into law, financial

conditions easing further, and the negative effects of the hurricanes clearly in

the rear-view mirror, we believe most Committee members will view the growth

outlook in an increasingly favorable light. Indeed, reflecting these

considerations, we are increasing our own GDP growth forecasts for Q1, Q2, and

Q3 by 0.25pp each (to +2.5%, +3.25%, and +3.0%, respectively; qoq ar).""