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AD
2023 Jun 13, 12:50am
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2023 Jun 13, 12:50am
HeadSet says
If there is collusion within certain industries such as serious AntiTrust effort, then in some segments of economy there may be "artificial" inflation. Prices stay elevated because companies colluded with each other.
Also, if a country slowly becomes a 3rd world shit hole, then supply starts to lack compared to demand. Hence, inflation results.
This could be where each new generation of labor force is dumber and more lazy than the previous one.
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No competent person in economics or finance thinks inflation is caused by corporate greed. Inflation, the general rise in prices across the board, has one and only one cause - the overprinting of fiat currency.
If there is collusion within certain industries such as serious AntiTrust effort, then in some segments of economy there may be "artificial" inflation. Prices stay elevated because companies colluded with each other.
Also, if a country slowly becomes a 3rd world shit hole, then supply starts to lack compared to demand. Hence, inflation results.
This could be where each new generation of labor force is dumber and more lazy than the previous one.
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HeadSet
2023 Jun 13, 7:37am
HeadSet
2023 Jun 13, 7:37am
ad says
Remember, inflation is the rise in prices across the board, it has nothing to do with high prices in one sector due to shortages. With inflation, it is the money itself that is devalued, not when a specific product increased in value due to demand exceeding supply.
If there is collusion within certain industries such as serious AntiTrust effort, then in some segments of economy there may be "artificial" inflation.
Remember, inflation is the rise in prices across the board, it has nothing to do with high prices in one sector due to shortages. With inflation, it is the money itself that is devalued, not when a specific product increased in value due to demand exceeding supply.
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AD
2023 Jun 13, 12:17pm
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2023 Jun 13, 12:17pm
HeadSet says
Yes, I know. But if you live in a decaying society, then prices "across the board" will rise in order to maintain the same quality of life or standard of living.
You have shortages that are "across the board" as far as producing the same quality services and goods.
That is what the chumps and sheep don't realize as far as a country decaying toward a third world shithole. They see symptoms around them like banning the SAT or ACT because they are racist.
Pushing race-based admissions in producing medical students, and eventually putting political pressure on the American Medical Association to "rebaseline" the medical license exam to make it more socially equitable or race egalitarian.
So if you want nearly 100% reliable electrical grid or a competent medical doctor (2004 quality of life standards) then you are going to pay a lot more in 2004 dollars (i.e., inflation adjusted dollars ) for that in the future.
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Remember, inflation is the rise in prices across the board, it has nothing to do with high prices in one sector due to shortages. With inflation, it is the money itself that is devalued, not when a specific product increased in value due to demand exceeding supply.
Yes, I know. But if you live in a decaying society, then prices "across the board" will rise in order to maintain the same quality of life or standard of living.
You have shortages that are "across the board" as far as producing the same quality services and goods.
That is what the chumps and sheep don't realize as far as a country decaying toward a third world shithole. They see symptoms around them like banning the SAT or ACT because they are racist.
Pushing race-based admissions in producing medical students, and eventually putting political pressure on the American Medical Association to "rebaseline" the medical license exam to make it more socially equitable or race egalitarian.
So if you want nearly 100% reliable electrical grid or a competent medical doctor (2004 quality of life standards) then you are going to pay a lot more in 2004 dollars (i.e., inflation adjusted dollars ) for that in the future.
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2023 Jun 13, 12:23pm
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2023 Jun 13, 12:23pm
That is why you never hear anymore about "continuous improvement" or Six Sigma, etc.... that helps as far as getting best value and decrease "unit price" ...
its like the new religion is Woke and that the new religion can't co-exist with the Six Sigma and productivity culture religion...
Remember Al Gore's hammer award, Mister "HeadSet" ?
You live in the DC suburbs, Mister "HeadSet".... that award was to those in government (federal un-civil servants and beltway bandit contractors) who provided suggestions on productivity and innovation gains ....
where is all that past culture as far as Six Sigma, productivity gains culture, etc... or was it 100% bullshit ????
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its like the new religion is Woke and that the new religion can't co-exist with the Six Sigma and productivity culture religion...
Remember Al Gore's hammer award, Mister "HeadSet" ?
You live in the DC suburbs, Mister "HeadSet".... that award was to those in government (federal un-civil servants and beltway bandit contractors) who provided suggestions on productivity and innovation gains ....
where is all that past culture as far as Six Sigma, productivity gains culture, etc... or was it 100% bullshit ????
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apex
2023 Jun 13, 12:44pm
Al_Sharpton_for_President says
When you get 13-week or 6-mo t-bills, don't they mature at the end of that period? It is not guaranteed that you can roll them over at that interest rate into the future.
Grab some 13 week and 6 month US Treasuries and sit back and collect 5%/year, risk free.
$1 million invested means $50,000 in passive annual income, not bad for sitting on your ass, downing Margaritas, and munching on carnitas tacos
When you get 13-week or 6-mo t-bills, don't they mature at the end of that period? It is not guaranteed that you can roll them over at that interest rate into the future.
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2023 Jun 13, 2:10pm
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2023 Jun 13, 2:10pm
apex says
Banks like Schwab, USAA, etc. are going to need to increase their savings account rates to compete with this.
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sit back and collect 5%/year
Banks like Schwab, USAA, etc. are going to need to increase their savings account rates to compete with this.
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HeadSet
2023 Jun 13, 7:39pm
HeadSet
2023 Jun 13, 7:39pm
ad says
Discover Bank already has MM accounts at nearly 4%.
Banks like Schwab, USAA, etc. are going to need to increase their savings account rates to compete with this.
Discover Bank already has MM accounts at nearly 4%.
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Al_Sharpton_for_President
2023 Jun 14, 4:25am
Al_Sharpton_for_President
2023 Jun 14, 4:25am
apex says
Yes, but take the high, risk-free yields while you can get them, and they may be available for quite a while.
If you bought six-month Treasuries on January 13, you would have locked in a 4.8% return. When they mature on June 13, rolling the principal plus gains over into another 6-month Treasuries buy locks in a return of 5.3%.
Another trade people are recommending is to buy long-term Treasuries, and then sell them when rates drop upon Fed QE. For example, the 30-year is yielding close to 4%. On May 1, 2020, it was yielding close to 1%. Not sure we’ll see 1% 30-year Treasuries again, but even if the rate drops to 3%, you are in the money. There are probably securities that allow you to lever up this bet, too.
When you get 13-week or 6-mo t-bills, don't they mature at the end of that period? It is not guaranteed that you can roll them over at that interest rate into the future.
Yes, but take the high, risk-free yields while you can get them, and they may be available for quite a while.
If you bought six-month Treasuries on January 13, you would have locked in a 4.8% return. When they mature on June 13, rolling the principal plus gains over into another 6-month Treasuries buy locks in a return of 5.3%.
Another trade people are recommending is to buy long-term Treasuries, and then sell them when rates drop upon Fed QE. For example, the 30-year is yielding close to 4%. On May 1, 2020, it was yielding close to 1%. Not sure we’ll see 1% 30-year Treasuries again, but even if the rate drops to 3%, you are in the money. There are probably securities that allow you to lever up this bet, too.
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zzyzzx
2023 Jun 14, 4:48am
zzyzzx
2023 Jun 14, 4:48am
apex says
True. What I did was take the money that I wanted to keep in MM accounts, divide by 13, and invest that much into 13 week T-Bills. Now that I've done that, I just buy new one each week to replace the expiring ones. Yes it requires me to login and make a few clicks on a website each week. But it gets me more $$ than a MM account and is free of state taxes. If for some reason I ever needed the cash, I could just not purchase a new TBill that week (or purchase one of lower value). But I get Tbill rates and if I needed the cash, it's only a week away.
Al_Sharpton_for_President says
Grab some 13 week and 6 month US Treasuries and sit back and collect 5%/year, risk free.
$1 million invested means $50,000 in passive annual income, not bad for sitting on your ass, downing Margaritas, and munching on carnitas tacos
When you get 13-week or 6-mo t-bills, don't they mature at the end of that period? It is not guaranteed that you can roll them over at that interest rate into the future.
True. What I did was take the money that I wanted to keep in MM accounts, divide by 13, and invest that much into 13 week T-Bills. Now that I've done that, I just buy new one each week to replace the expiring ones. Yes it requires me to login and make a few clicks on a website each week. But it gets me more $$ than a MM account and is free of state taxes. If for some reason I ever needed the cash, I could just not purchase a new TBill that week (or purchase one of lower value). But I get Tbill rates and if I needed the cash, it's only a week away.
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HeadSet
2023 Jun 14, 11:32am
HeadSet
2023 Jun 14, 11:32am
zzyzzx says
Yes, and no $250k per account limit.
Yes it requires me to login and make a few clicks on a website each week. But it gets me more $$ than a MM account and is free of state taxes.
Yes, and no $250k per account limit.
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Al_Sharpton_for_President
2023 Jun 14, 12:46pm
Al_Sharpton_for_President
2023 Jun 14, 12:46pm
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, forecasts two more rate hikes this year.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, but officials signaled they are prepared to raise rates again this year to tame stubborn inflation.
The central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate in the range of 5%-5.25%, the first time since January 2022 the Fed made no change to interest rates following a policy meeting.
Fed officials did, however, raise their interest rate forecasts for this year, signaling rates could rise to as high as 5.6%, implying two additional rate hikes are likely this year. Three officials see rates rising closer to 6%.
"Inflation pressures continue to run high," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said at a Wednesday press conference. Getting inflation down to the Fed's target "has a long way to go."
Next year, officials see interest rates falling by 100 basis points to around 4.6%, higher than the 4.3% forecasted in March.
The pause announced Wednesday, Powell said, should not be considered a "skip." What it does do, he added, is give the economy more time to adapt to prior hikes while letting Fed officials see the "full consequences" of the banking turmoil that roiled the financial system in the spring.
"We have no idea what we are doing, and worry that even the lowly plebe is catching on," Powell said.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-policy-decision-june-14-2023-180115494.html
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, but officials signaled they are prepared to raise rates again this year to tame stubborn inflation.
The central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate in the range of 5%-5.25%, the first time since January 2022 the Fed made no change to interest rates following a policy meeting.
Fed officials did, however, raise their interest rate forecasts for this year, signaling rates could rise to as high as 5.6%, implying two additional rate hikes are likely this year. Three officials see rates rising closer to 6%.
"Inflation pressures continue to run high," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said at a Wednesday press conference. Getting inflation down to the Fed's target "has a long way to go."
Next year, officials see interest rates falling by 100 basis points to around 4.6%, higher than the 4.3% forecasted in March.
The pause announced Wednesday, Powell said, should not be considered a "skip." What it does do, he added, is give the economy more time to adapt to prior hikes while letting Fed officials see the "full consequences" of the banking turmoil that roiled the financial system in the spring.
"We have no idea what we are doing, and worry that even the lowly plebe is catching on," Powell said.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-policy-decision-june-14-2023-180115494.html
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stereotomy
2023 Jun 14, 12:58pm
stereotomy
2023 Jun 14, 12:58pm
HeadSet says
^^^^^^^^^ THIS
The FED injected trillions into the money supply - this is what you get.
No competent person in economics or finance thinks inflation is caused by corporate greed. Inflation, the general rise in prices across the board, has one and only one cause - the overprinting of fiat currency.
^^^^^^^^^ THIS
The FED injected trillions into the money supply - this is what you get.
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zzyzzx
2023 Jul 26, 5:08pm
zzyzzx
2023 Jul 26, 5:08pm
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-decision-july-26-150040841.html
The Federal Reserve raised the target range for its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% on Wednesday and left the door open for more rate hikes this year.
Wednesday's rate increase brings the Fed's policy rate, the fed funds rate, to a new range of 5.25%-5.50%, the highest level since March 2001.
The Federal Reserve raised the target range for its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% on Wednesday and left the door open for more rate hikes this year.
Wednesday's rate increase brings the Fed's policy rate, the fed funds rate, to a new range of 5.25%-5.50%, the highest level since March 2001.
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HeadSet
2023 Jul 26, 6:48pm
HeadSet
2023 Jul 26, 6:48pm
zzyzzx says
Good.
The Federal Reserve raised the target range for its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% on Wednesday and left the door open for more rate hikes this year.
Good.
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AD
2023 Aug 31, 1:46pm
AD
2023 Aug 31, 1:46pm
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PCE increased 0.2% from the end of June 2023 to the end of July 2023.
I think the Fed will not increase rates as long as the monthly increase average below 0.3% for a four-month moving average
PCE is more comprehensive of an inflation metric compared to CPI.
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PCE increased 0.2% from the end of June 2023 to the end of July 2023.
I think the Fed will not increase rates as long as the monthly increase average below 0.3% for a four-month moving average
PCE is more comprehensive of an inflation metric compared to CPI.
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AD
2023 Sep 20, 4:31pm
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2023 Sep 20, 4:31pm
Booger says
Next meetings are 31 October and December 12. I suspect they'll raise the rate at least one more time to 0.25% from 5.5% to 5.75%.
The rate at 5.5% is already at the highest its been in about 22 years. If CPI and PCE stay below 0.3% monthly and 3% annually then they may keep the rate constant.
Once again, the Fed does the wrong thing and leaves rates the same.
Next meetings are 31 October and December 12. I suspect they'll raise the rate at least one more time to 0.25% from 5.5% to 5.75%.
The rate at 5.5% is already at the highest its been in about 22 years. If CPI and PCE stay below 0.3% monthly and 3% annually then they may keep the rate constant.
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GNL
2023 Sep 20, 6:16pm
GNL
2023 Sep 20, 6:16pm
They said they won't raise as much in 2024 as they did in 2023. So, I assume it's only going to go higher.
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Misc
2023 Sep 20, 7:53pm
Based on the Fed's "Dot Plot", they are forecasting one more 1/4 point raise in 2023 then a 1/2 point decrease over 2024.
Meanwhile... the 10 year jumped 8 basis points so far. The Fed doesn't have a stellar forecasting record. In the currency markets the dollar is crushing everything.
Meanwhile... the 10 year jumped 8 basis points so far. The Fed doesn't have a stellar forecasting record. In the currency markets the dollar is crushing everything.
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zzyzzx
2023 Sep 21, 6:58am
zzyzzx
2023 Sep 21, 6:58am
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/interest-rates-staying-higher-for-longer-means-at-least-through-2026-for-the-fed-100035115.html
Interest rates staying 'higher for longer' means at least through 2026 for the Fed
Interest rates staying 'higher for longer' means at least through 2026 for the Fed
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AD
2023 Sep 21, 9:42pm
AD
2023 Sep 21, 9:42pm
zzyzzx says
So that means no recession before 2026
How long can the yield curve stay inverted ? Schwab has 1 month CD's at 5.5%
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/interest-rates-staying-higher-for-longer-means-at-least-through-2026-for-the-fed-100035115.html
Interest rates staying 'higher for longer' means at least through 2026 for the Fed
So that means no recession before 2026
How long can the yield curve stay inverted ? Schwab has 1 month CD's at 5.5%
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Booger
2023 Nov 1, 1:35pm
Booger
2023 Nov 1, 1:35pm
Rates remain the same. I'm OK with these current rates as long as they are never lowered.
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zzyzzx
2023 Dec 13, 2:44pm
zzyzzx
2023 Dec 13, 2:44pm
Rates remain the same, again. I'm not convinced that they are going to raise them any more either, even though they should.
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zzyzzx
2024 Jan 31, 11:45am
zzyzzx
2024 Jan 31, 11:45am
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-tempers-expectations-on-rate-cuts-ahead-190255912.html
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, tempers expectations on rate cuts ahead
Rare freak occasion where the Federal Reserve does the right thing.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, tempers expectations on rate cuts ahead
Rare freak occasion where the Federal Reserve does the right thing.
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zzyzzx
2024 Mar 1, 6:57am
zzyzzx
2024 Mar 1, 6:57am
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apollo-torsten-slok-says-fed-131511825.html
Apollo’s Torsten Slok Says Fed Will Not Cut Rates in 2024
Apollo Management Chief Economist Torsten Slok said that a re-accelerating US economy, coupled with a rise in underlying inflation, will prevent the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates in 2024.
Apollo’s Torsten Slok Says Fed Will Not Cut Rates in 2024
Apollo Management Chief Economist Torsten Slok said that a re-accelerating US economy, coupled with a rise in underlying inflation, will prevent the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates in 2024.
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zzyzzx
2024 Mar 5, 12:06pm
zzyzzx
2024 Mar 5, 12:06pm
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/investing/the-fed-may-not-cut-rates-this-year/index.html
The US economy is so strong that there might not be any rate cuts in 2024
The US economy is so strong that there might not be any rate cuts in 2024
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zzyzzx
2024 Mar 19, 5:16am
zzyzzx
2024 Mar 19, 5:16am
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/boj-dovish-tone-first-rate-044641163.html
Japan Ends Era of Negative Rates With Few Clues on Further Hikes
Japan Ends Era of Negative Rates With Few Clues on Further Hikes
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GNL
2024 Mar 19, 5:18am
GNL
2024 Mar 19, 5:18am
zzyzzx says
How come it doesn't feel strong?
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/investing/the-fed-may-not-cut-rates-this-year/index.html
The US economy is so strong that there might not be any rate cuts in 2024
How come it doesn't feel strong?
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HeadSet
2024 Mar 19, 12:07pm
HeadSet
2024 Mar 19, 12:07pm
GNL says
"Strong economy" is Donkey speak for "high inflation" when Biden is in power. Saying "We cannot lower rates when inflation is still high" sounds bad.
zzyzzx says
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/investing/the-fed-may-not-cut-rates-this-year/index.html
The US economy is so strong that there might not be any rate cuts in 2024
How come it doesn't feel strong?
"Strong economy" is Donkey speak for "high inflation" when Biden is in power. Saying "We cannot lower rates when inflation is still high" sounds bad.
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zzyzzx
2024 Mar 20, 9:22am
zzyzzx
2024 Mar 20, 9:22am
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-reserve-meeting-rate-cut-march-2024/
The Fed is meeting this week. Here's what experts are saying about the odds of a rate cut.
With the central bank meeting Wednesday, economists and consumers alike have one question on their minds: When will the central bank start cutting rates?
The answer: Almost certainly not this month, and probably not at its next meeting, according to Wall Street forecasters.
The Fed is meeting this week. Here's what experts are saying about the odds of a rate cut.
With the central bank meeting Wednesday, economists and consumers alike have one question on their minds: When will the central bank start cutting rates?
The answer: Almost certainly not this month, and probably not at its next meeting, according to Wall Street forecasters.
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Blue
2024 Mar 20, 9:45am
zzyzzx says
Lot of Tech companies are giving warnings about slowing growth for the next 3 quarters. Perhaps other sectors might be doing ok!
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/investing/the-fed-may-not-cut-rates-this-year/index.html
The US economy is so strong that there might not be any rate cuts in 2024
Lot of Tech companies are giving warnings about slowing growth for the next 3 quarters. Perhaps other sectors might be doing ok!
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AD
2024 Mar 20, 10:23am
AD
2024 Mar 20, 10:23am
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Googl is at 147 and all time high was 148 in November 2021.
Likely 150 to 155 is the ceiling price in 2024 for Googl if the economy does not accelerate any more, unless Googl does more cost cutting.
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Googl is at 147 and all time high was 148 in November 2021.
Likely 150 to 155 is the ceiling price in 2024 for Googl if the economy does not accelerate any more, unless Googl does more cost cutting.
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Misc
2024 Mar 20, 11:23am
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnd the rate stays the same as forecasted. Still looking at (3) 25 basis point cuts in 2024, but looking at only (3) cuts in 2025 from a previous estimated (4).
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-maintains-forecast-for-3-rate-cuts-in-2024-180231430.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-maintains-forecast-for-3-rate-cuts-in-2024-180231430.html
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"Historically, the US central bank has avoided surprising markets – say, by going 75bp when it is not priced in," Barclays economists led by Jonathan Millar said in a note to clients published Friday.
"But next week, we feel, is likely to be an exception."
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/inflation-puts-pressure-on-powell-what-to-know-this-week-162615319.html