🚀 Fed's Rate Decision Signals Extended Pause, Analyst Suggests
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According to Odaily, Nick Rees, a senior foreign exchange market analyst at Monex Europe, has commented on the latest interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. Rees suggests that this decision marks the beginning of an extended pause in rate cuts by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), although it is too early to definitively state this.
Rees anticipates that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current stance, refraining from any rate changes at least until the first half of 2025. If this prediction holds true, it could potentially support the upward movement of the US dollar in the coming months. This outlook reflects a cautious approach by the Federal Reserve as it navigates the complexities of the current economic landscape, balancing inflation concerns with the need to foster economic growth. The decision to hold rates steady suggests a focus on stability and a measured response to evolving economic indicators.#FederalReserve #InterestRates #USDollar #EconomicGrowth #Inflation #MarketAnalysis #FOMC #MonexEurope #NickRees #RatePause
🚀 Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes Indicate Support for January Rate Pause
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The Federal Reserve's recent meeting minutes reveal that nearly all participants supported pausing rate actions in January. According to Jin10, several attendees noted that if inflation decreases as expected, further rate cuts are likely to be appropriate.#FederalReserve #InterestRates #MonetaryPolicy #Inflation #RatePause #Finance #Economy
🚀 Fed Rate Cut Expectations Collapse as April Hold Probability Stays at 98.4%
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Key TakeawaysFederal Reserve expected to hold rates in April (98.4% probability).Only 1.6% chance of a rate hike next meeting.June outlook: 96.8% probability of no change.Markets pricing “higher-for-longer” policy stance despite inflation data.Markets Fully Price in April Rate PauseAccording to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets overwhelmingly expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged in April, with probabilities holding steady at 98.4% even after the latest CPI release.The likelihood of a 25 basis point hike stands at just 1.6%, indicating minimal expectation of further tightening in the near term.June Outlook Also Signals Policy StabilityExpectations for June remain similarly stable:96.8% probability of no rate change1.5% probability of a 25 bps rate cut1.7% probability of a rate hikeThis suggests markets see limited policy movement over the next two meetings, despite ongoing inflation concerns.CPI Data Fails to Shift Rate ExpectationsEven with March CPI showing a sharp increase driven by energy prices, rate expectations remain largely unchanged.This reflects market belief that:Inflation spike is energy-driven and potentially temporaryCore inflation remains relatively containedThe Fed is unlikely to react immediately to short-term volatilityHigher-for-Longer Narrative StrengthensThe data reinforces a “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment:No imminent rate cuts priced inLimited probability of further hikesPolicy expected to remain restrictive but stableMarket ImplicationsFor financial markets:Dollar and yields remain supportedRisk assets (crypto, equities) face macro headwindsLiquidity conditions stay relatively tightThe Fed is now firmly in a wait-and-see mode, with policy decisions likely to depend on:Future inflation trends (especially core CPI)Energy price stabilityBroader economic growth dataUnless inflation broadens beyond energy, markets expect the Fed to hold rates steady through at least mid-2026.#FedRateCut #CMEFedWatchTool #FederalReserve #RatePause #Inflation #CPIData #HigherForLonger #InterestRates #MarketOutlook #EconomicPolicy #Dollar #Yields #LiquidityConditions #Crypto #Equities