Janet Yellen

Does not want to 'wait to long' on rates

Rising wages and inflation

'Improved sentiment'

The press conference was actually more interesting than the decision itself, which was widely expected and well telegraphed by the Federal Reserve, but the chairman insisted on two elements which are worthy of attention.

Second rate rise since December 2015

Two rate rises predicted next year

Faced criticism during US President-elect's campaign

Trump's 'reflationary trades'

Lael Brainard said case to tighten is 'less compelling'

But not on the table for the US