#Fed Rate Cut Expectations Premature#
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Overview
Market expectations for a Fed rate cut have moved forward. Previously, it was expected that the Fed would cut rates in January or March this year. However, institutions like JPMorgan and Citigroup have recently adjusted their forecasts, expecting the Fed to cut rates in May or June. This shift is primarily driven by recent strong non-farm payroll data, indicating that the US economy remains resilient. The Fed may need more time to observe inflation trends before taking action on rate cuts.
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Analysis
Recently, the market has seen an earlier-than-expected shift in expectations for a Fed rate cut. Previously, Citigroup predicted a rate cut in January, but its latest forecast has been adjusted to a May rate cut. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase expects a rate cut in June, having previously predicted March. Both institutions' forecasts indicate a delay in the market's expectation for a Fed rate cut. This is primarily due to the strong performance of the latest non-farm payroll data, which suggests that the US economy remains resilient, providing support for the Fed to maintain higher interest rates. Despite this, the market generally believes that the Fed will eventually cut rates, only the timing has been adjusted.
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Classic Views
Federal Reserve rate cut expectations have been brought forward
The market expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates in June or May
The earlier rate cut expectations are mainly driven by strong non-farm payroll data
Previously, the market expected rate cuts earlier, such as in March or January