US Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Lacker said on Wednesday that the reason for hikes will be sufficient when the Fed meets later this month. But he will be involved in the discussion, and his comments show the ongoing debate within the Fed on when to tighten policy.

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US Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Lacker said on Wednesday (September 7) that when the Federal Reserve holds a meeting later this month, The reasons for hikes will be sufficient.

Lacker had no voting rights at the Fed's policy meeting on September 20-21, but he will participate in the discussion, and his comments show the ongoing debate within the Fed on when to tighten policy.

"It looks like the reason for raising interest rates in September will be sufficient." Lacker said after attending a congressional hearing that he pointed out that the strong performance of the U.S. labor market is a reason for raising interest rates.

Kansas CityFederal Reserve Bank President George said at the hearing that she believes the U.S. job market is in or close to full employment. George has the right to vote at this month's meeting.

Federal Chairman Yelen Last month said the possibility of a rate hike increased, but did not indicate when it will be raised. Other Fed policymakers have called for more caution in rate hikes.

When asked about the Fed’s internal debate on the risk of overheating the labor market, Lacker said some policymakers would rather lower the unemployment rate than the current level of 4.9%.

*Goldman Sachs lowered expectations for a rate hike in September*

At the same time, Goldman Sachs has lowered expectations for a rate hike in the Fed's September meeting, saying that economic growth is weaker than expected, and there is a lack of speeches from heavyweight officials of the Federal Reserve on Tuesday Clear signal.

Research report issued by Goldman Sachs said that the Fed's chance of hikes this month is now expected to be 40%, down from 55% last Friday.

Goldman Sachs downgraded its estimates before data showed that the U.S. service industry activity index in August was expanding but was lower than July. The August data declined from July the largest since the 2008 financial crisis.

"Although this is only an indicator, the result of it crashing the market is profound, and some Fed officials may have been not very enthusiastic about a rate hike in September. Against these backgrounds, a little bit Big accidents can cause a lot of pressure,” Goldman said.

Goldman Sachs said that when San Francisco Fed President Williams delivered a speech on Tuesday, he did not give any new clues about possible rate hikes this month.

Goldman Sachs raised its September rate hike expectations after announcing 151,000 new non-farm jobs in the United States last Friday, saying that the employment growth rate is higher than that of Fed officials who believe that the unemployment rate can be stable in the long term Growth rate.

Goldman Sachs now expects the chances of the Fed hike at least once this year are 70%, lower than the 80% expected previously.

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