Exploring the Fed's cautious stance on potential rate cuts despite positive economic indicators and rising inflation. Discussions on market shifts, bond market influence, and factors guiding Fed's decision-making. Analyzing recent market moves, treasury market dynamics, and upcoming auction schedules with insights into Fed speakers and rate cut scenarios.
Investors are shifting away from near-term rate cuts, anticipating the Fed's normalization in 2024.
Market dynamics reflect anticipation of rate cuts, while the Fed emphasizes sustainability in core inflation.
Deep dives
Shift in Sentiment Towards Rate Cuts
Investors have shifted sentiment away from near-term rate cuts, considering the potential for the Fed to normalize rates in 2024. The Fed is cautious, waiting to assess if inflation progress will be sustainable. Core inflation and wage inflation correlations pose challenges for the Fed's decision-making. Overall, future economic data will play a crucial role in refining market expectations on policy decisions.
Financial Conditions and Fed Decision Making
Risk asset performance influences easier financial conditions, complicating the Fed's rate normalization decisions. The Fed's caution stems from the need for convincing evidence on inflation trends. Market dynamics reflect anticipation of potential rate cuts, but Fed members are focused on sustainability and long-term inflation goals.
Impact of January CPI Print and Future Rate Expectations
The January CPI data has raised concerns about potential Fed rate hikes, impacting market stability. The preference for rate stability and anticipation of further Fed clarification is evident. Fed policymakers emphasize the need to evaluate core inflation performance. The upcoming core PCE numbers are crucial for adjusting rate cut assumptions and market expectations.
Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Vail Hartman bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of February 26th, 2024, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.
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