"Market Anticipation: The Fed's Approach to Interest Rate Cuts"
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The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates this week, with a 97.9% chance of no rate hike and only a 2.1% chance of a cut, as it aims to reach its 2% inflation target. The Fed's December projections hinted at three potential rate cuts in 2024, but upcoming economic data, including labor market figures, will influence its decisions. Despite ongoing economic strength, some lawmakers are urging the Fed to implement rate cuts to address housing affordability concerns.
Topics:business#economic-projections#federal-reserve#financeeconomy#inflation#interest-rates#labor-market
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- Federal Reserve: Markets eager for interest rate cut timeline The Washington Post
- A Little Dual Easing Soon Could Help the Fed Avoid Major Easing Later The Wall Street Journal
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