Bloomberg Surveillance
Instant Reaction: The Fed Decides
Nov 7, 2024
Rich Clarida, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair, shares his deep insights into monetary policy, while Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, discusses the complexities of inflation and labor market conditions. Matt Lozetti from Deutsche Bank forecasts economic trends, and Bob Michael delves into the strategic challenges the Fed faces. They humorously explore the predictability of Fed press conferences and analyze the impact of global capital flows on the U.S. bond market, addressing how European debt scenarios add to the economic puzzle.
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- The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points signifies a cautious approach amid a slightly weakening labor market.
- The futures market's continuous trading offers a significant advantage for traders seeking flexibility and responsiveness to global events, unlike the declining volume in ETF markets.
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