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Investors eagerly await the Fed’s monetary-policy meeting for market cues. Tech earnings, jobs data, and Chair Powell’s comments will be closely watched.

Former bond king Bill Gross questions the Federal Reserve’s ability to find the “magic” level of interest rates to combat inflation. A critical look at the Fed’s handling of inflation, interest rates, and potential risks associated with their decisions.

Traders abandon March rate cut hope as bond-market inflation rises. Fed-funds futures indicate 52.6% chance of no cut, while traders scale back rate cut expectations by Dec. 5-year, 5-year forward inflation expectations increase to 2.4%. Market predicts inaccurate rate cuts as inflation trends higher.

Discover the details of the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, revealing a cooling labor market across most of the U.S. Learn about larger applicant pools, lower turnover rates, and more selective hiring, with easing wage pressures. Gain insights into regional trends and implications for inflation and interest-rate policies.

Goldman Sachs predicts a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in Q3 2024, earlier than expected. Factors influencing this forecast include Bitcoin’s surge, a spot ETF launch, and declining Treasury yields. Discover the potential implications on the economy, financial markets, and cryptocurrencies.

Stay alert, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of lasting inflation and potential Fed rate hikes. Read about his insights and the economic outlook here.

Stocks battle for traction as markets and the Federal Reserve play a “game of chicken” on higher-for-longer interest rates. The expectation gap leads to volatility and uncertainty, as traders doubt the Fed’s commitment. However, positive economic data and steady Treasury yields indicate a disconnect. The Middle East war and inflation risks add complexity. Convergence between market and Fed depends on economic indicators, inflation trends, and the Fed’s messaging. Key levels for stocks and bond yields are crucial indicators to watch.