Speaking about the economic outlook at the Augusta Cotton Exchange, in Georgia, Atlanta President Raphael Bostic was noted saying that we raised 2018 US GDP forecast to 2.4%-2.5% on fiscal policy.
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“¢ Not certain how firms will respond to tax cuts.
“¢ Confirms rate hikes this year is the correct path.
“¢ I am at three hikes now with the extra stimulus.
“¢ Consumer spending is strong but hasn’t exploded.
“¢ 3.9% unemployment is ‘extremely low’.