News about Fed

From the Bloomberg article, “Fed Rate-Cut Debate Shifts From When Toward If on Inflation Data:” Fed Chair “Powell has kept the committee united in its rate path, with no dissents in nearly two years, but there are some signs of strains. Until recently, Powell had sounded dovish… pic.twitter.com/1wbDAzrrtx

An interesting week ahead for the global #economy and #markets, including (but not limited to)… The release of the US monthly #jobs report, Eurozone inflation and GDP, and China’s #PMI’s; and A 2-day policy meeting at the #FederalReserve. By the end of the week, we should…

A decade ago, Fed officials looked at very low rates and sluggish growth to conclude the “neutral” interest rate must be lower. Today, the inverse may be happening: growth is resilient amid new sources of investment demand and higher fiscal deficits www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/why-high-interest-rates-could-be-here-for-the-long-run-c6670448

FED RATE DOUBTS HAVE OPTIONS TRADERS COVERING BOTH HIKES AND CUTS Treasury options traders are protecting against everything from multiple interest-rate cuts this year to a hike ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting this week. www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-28/fed-rate-doubts-have-options-traders-covering-both-hikes-and-cuts?sref=dJOSAJZH