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Fed was 'behind the curve' -economist

"They (Federal Reserve) were behind the curve and that's why all of a sudden there's somewhat hawkish," said Cardillo.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday signaled it is likely to raise U.S. interest rates in March and reaffirmed plans to end its bond purchases that month before launching a significant reduction in its asset holdings.