Macro Mondays Macro Mondays #63 - What to make of Powell's Jackson Hole Speech
Aug 26, 2024
Jay Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, provides insights into his recent Jackson Hole Speech, focusing on the effects of monetary policy on the labor market and inflation outlook in the US. The discussion includes the implications of potential interest rate cuts, the dynamics of the USD/JPY trade, and the interconnections between global central bank policies. Powell also touches on upcoming market challenges in September, geopolitical tensions, and how hedge funds are navigating the current landscape, making for a compelling and informative conversation.
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Fed's Shift in Focus
- The Federal Reserve shifted focus from inflation to labor market stabilization.
- This shift followed rising unemployment numbers, allowing the Fed to prioritize its dual mandate.
Intensive Cutting Season Expected
- The market expects the SOFR rate to hit 5% by September and then decrease to almost 3% over the next 12 months.
- This implies an intensive cutting season.
Watch the Bank of Japan
- Consider the Bank of Japan's potential impact on markets, especially as they raise rates and the Fed cuts them.
- Watch how this affects the dollar-yen trade and its spillover into commodity markets.