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Investors Betting On 50 Basis Point Rate Cut: Expert Says Market Pressure Could Sway Fed's Decision
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 9:29am | 496Anticipation is growing among investors for a 50 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, a move that could sway the central bank’s decision, says BMO‘s head of U.S. rates strategy. What Happened: Investors are now factoring in a 63% likelihood of a 50 basis point cut, a...
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Economists Warn Fed's Inflation Battle Could Trigger Recession: 'Have To Increase The Chance Of Something Bad Happening Here'
Friday, April 12, 2024 - 9:08am | 714The ongoing struggle of the Federal Reserve to rein in inflation has raised alarms about the potential onset of a recession, according to a recent expert analysis. What Happened: An economist warned that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive measures to control inflation could unintentionally lead...