Fed Policy Is Still On Hold, But For How Long? | Metals Mine

  • Fed Policy Is Still On Hold, But For How Long?

    From capitalspectator.com

    A lot of ink has been spilled on the economic and inflation outlook since President Trump shocked markets in April with a dramatic change in US trade policy. But while tariffs have increased and the outlook has become a guessing game, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy has been a rock of stability and remained frozen. That’s not necessarily a positive, but for the moment it’s one of the few things that’s been reliably boring on the macro landscape. Fed funds futures continue to price in a high probability that the central bank will again leave its target unchanged at next week’s policy meeting. More of ... (full story)

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Trader#22F6
Jun 10, 2025 11:00am
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As long are politics are in play.
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Trader#99C8
Jun 10, 2025 11:19am
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Honestly, I'm in favor of lower rates, but there is really no reason to lower rates at all. Economy and jobs are ok, not great obviously, but they are not falling apart. Inflation on the other hand is terrible, prices are way too high vs a few years ago. The Fed has failed 100% to get inflation down to 2%, and they also failed to do anything about the inflation they caused for the last 5 years. Anyone saying they Need to lower rates has an agenda, and nothing in the numbers says lowering rates at all makes sense.
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