#The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in January.#
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Overview
The Fed is highly likely to keep interest rates unchanged in January, with the market currently expecting a 93.1% probability of a hold and a 6.9% probability of a 25 basis point cut. This expectation was formed after the release of ADP and initial jobless claims data, which previously saw a 95.2% probability of the Fed holding rates steady. While the market expects a higher probability of a rate cut in March, it still believes that the Fed is more likely to keep rates unchanged in March, with a probability of 58.6%.
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Analysis
The Federal Reserve is highly likely to keep interest rates unchanged at its January policy meeting. According to CME's "FedWatch" data, before the release of the ADP data, the probability of the Fed keeping rates unchanged in January was 95.2%, while the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut was only 4.8%. After the release of the ADP and initial jobless claims data, the probability of the Fed keeping rates unchanged in January fell slightly to 93.1%, while the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut rose to 6.9%. Although the data release has led to a slight increase in market expectations for a rate cut, the probability of keeping rates unchanged still dominates. This suggests that the Fed remains cautious in the current economic environment and is closely monitoring inflation and labor market data to determine the future course of monetary policy.
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Classic Views
The probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in January is very high, currently above 93.1%.
The market expects an increased likelihood of the Fed cutting rates at its March meeting, with a 38.8% probability of a cumulative rate cut of 25 basis points.
After the release of ADP and initial jobless claims data, the probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in January has slightly decreased.
There is a divergence of opinion in the market about the Fed's future monetary policy direction, with some arguing that the Fed may cut rates in the coming months.