Head of the US Treasury Department, Bank of Montreal, Canada: The July meeting report underscored that the company satisfied Powell's statement.

Ian Lyngen, director of U.S. interest rates at Bank of Montreal, Canada, said the July minutes indicated market interest in Powell's remarks. Investors are looking for clear weather to cut costs. Most of these points are given in the minutes. But now the focus is on concerns about a new disease that could lead lawmakers to a meeting that would announce reduced purchases. (Ten of gold)