FOMC

Looking at data points that hint at a labor market that continues to remain in balance

The unemployment rate has “stabilized” and the labor market is “solid,” officials said

Trump revoked his 25% tariff threat after Colombia agreed to terms related to accepting newly deported immigrants

One key driver behind talk of a swift end to this cutting cycle is around surprisingly stubborn inflation

After getting snubbed by a Santa rally at the end of December, Wall Street may be due for a bump in January

Going into an FOMC meeting, a constellation of factors come together to affect the event’s price outcome

We’re still a few days out from the “Santa rally window,” but a breakout in equities and crypto could be imminent

Analysts are anticipating November’s annual CPI figure to come in at 2.7%, a moderate uptick from October

There’s a lot of confusion as to why the Fed might still be cutting rates despite what looks to be an economy doing pretty well

Something very interesting showed up in the FOMC November meeting minutes this week

Inflation is higher than it was in 2016, and the Fed is just at the beginning of its rate-cutting cycle

With respect to today’s FOMC meeting, Powell needs to carefully consider where he wants to attempt guiding yields

Fed funds futures markets were pricing in a 99.2% likelihood that the committee announces a 25bps cut tomorrow

It’s crucial to look at the broad economy and not just the overnight rate that the Fed talks about

Despite short-term boost, Bybit executive warns investors of “potential challenges posed by economic uncertainty and market fluctuations”

The decision comes “in light of the progress on inflation and the balance of risks,” according to an FOMC statement

The Fed could opt for a 25bps cut considering Tuesday’s better-than-expected US retail sales data, industry executive argues

Powell, as expected, did not give any hints as to the size of September’s rate cut, but markets seem more confident that a 50 bps cut could be in the cards
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