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Takeaways from the FOMC September meeting

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The FOMC relieved the markets by cutting rates by 50 bp, the first rate cut since the pandemic. The markets were mostly content with the dovish policy decision even though they were not initially too happy with the economic outlook, as FOMC committee members project only an additional 50 bp cut this year…

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What to expect from the Fed in its September meeting?

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The FOMC is expected to cut rates for the first time since the 2020 Covid-induced recession. This news has already been priced into the financial markets. The two main issues remain unclear and worth following: First, how much they will cut? Since the Fed has acted slowly in the past, the likely scenario…

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Jobs fall short as recession talks still loom –What does it mean for the Fed?

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The recent NFP report came short of expectations, with 142k jobs added (expectations were for 164k). However, unemployment did not rise (at 4.2%), and wage growth ticked up to 0.4% — putting more stress on inflationary pressures. In short, this recent report isn’t what markets wanted to see. It shows some weakness, not enough to…

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