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Analysis of the impact of the Fed's 50bps rate cut on the future market

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By CICC At its September meeting, the Federal Reserve cut rates by 50 basis points, with its monetary policy statement emphasizing the goal of maximum employment. The Fed's actions indicate that its reaction function has shifted entirely from focusing on inflation to prioritizing employment. Officials have little tolerance for rising unemployment and do not want to jeopardize the positive outlook for a "soft landing" due to excessive tightening. Looking ahead, we believe the Fed will likely maintain a "dovish" stance until the labor market stabilizes. In the short term, the rate cuts increase the likelihood of a soft landing in the U.S., but the combination of "loose fiscal and monetary policies" could also raise medium-term inflation risks. This meeting came against the backdrop of slowing inflation in the U.S. over the past two months, coupled with signs of weakening in the labor market. The market was eager to see how the Fed would respond to these ...

Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for 0.75% Interest Rate Cut By Fed

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Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for a steep 0.75% interest rate cut by the Fed this week, according to a letter signed by the Senator. Three Democratic senators urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and fellow policymakers to make aggressive rate cuts to protect the US Economy. JUST IN: US Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for 0.75% rate cut by the FED this week. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) September 16, 2024 “If the Fed is too cautious in cutting rates, it would needlessly risk our economy heading towards a recession,” Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Sheldon Whitehouse, and John Hickenlooper said in a Monday letter to the Fed Chair. “The Committee must consider implementing rate cuts more aggressively upfront to mitigate potential risks to the labor market.” The Federal Reserve is set to decide this week whether it will cut interest rates for the first time in four years. The US has been fighting a difficult battle with inflation since the end of the COVID-19 pande...