US rate hike must happen soon to reduce market volatility


Tan Sri Zeti

KUALA LUMPUR: Interest rates hike by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) must happen this year as the uncertainty on the timing of the hike is causing volatility in regional markets.

"I also agree that it needs to happen this year otherwise there is a risk of severe US dollar profit-taking in the financial markets.

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