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To: russwinter who wrote (6070)5/10/2004 10:32:57 PM
From: mishedlo  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
I think we would all be shocked if they rates rates between meetings. Looks like 1/4 June and then what.
Certainly no more that 1/2 in Aug.

Since mortgages run off the LT rates, this economy can easily crack by August whether or not or by how much we hike.

M



To: russwinter who wrote (6070)5/10/2004 10:35:03 PM
From: orkrious  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 116555
 
might not higher long-term rates help the dollar? I've always thought the higher the rates the stronger the currency. or does such a steep yield curve change that?