Goldman Sachs: Fed's economic forecast revision smacks of "stagflation"

Whitney Watson, global co-head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, said that as expected, the Federal Reserve adopted a cautious tone at this month's meeting, remaining unchanged as it awaits clarity on the outlook for economic growth and changes in trade policy. The revisions to FOMC members' forecasts have a somewhat "stagflationary" feel, as projections for growth and inflation go in opposite directions. For now, the Fed is on the sidelines as it watches to see if the recent slowdown in economic growth develops into a more serious problem.