Bank of America says the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is live

July 09, 2024 at 04:15AM
A note from Bank of America with their outlook for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).

We maintain our view on a December cut based on trends in inflation

But. they add:

Risks are tilting towards an earlier cut

net softness in the jobs report should keep expectations of a cut this year in market pricing and should keep September live

labor market continues to cool

we see the activity and employment data as confirming a cooling economy and one that will lead the Fed to begin a gradual rate cut cycle later this year

As a heads up, Federal Reserve Chair Powell is speaking Tuesday:

Federal Reserve Chair Powell is speaking on Tuesday

How much more confident will Powell be on inflation?

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

Bank of America says the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is live