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The Fed's Interest Rate Decision is Inevitable! Former Senior Fed Advisor Reveals His Forecast for Today!

Former Federal Reserve senior advisor John Faust stated he does not expect the Fed to raise interest rates at the FOMC meeting concluding today. He argued the Fed will not try to win credibility by deliberately surprising markets. In his assessment, Faust noted that Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has used strong rhetoric on restoring price stability but largely failed to share details on how he plans to achieve it. This information gap has led to various market scenarios. However, Faust believes the reality is simpler: Warsh positions himself as a pragmatic, tough-minded policymaker, placing high importance on monetary policy communication while showing flexibility regarding balance sheet reduction. Faust compared Warsh's approach to the "refined intuitive approach" used by former Chairman Alan Greenspan. Faust stated that, unlike strict policy rules, this approach does not yield clear-cut answers on rate decisions. In current conditions, both a 25-basis-point hike and waiting for the next meeting could be reasonably justified. Aligning with market expectations, Faust predicts the Fed will choose to wait today. He believes the benefit of waiting outweighs the negatives, partly because he agrees that deliberately surprising markets to boost credibility is not a valid factor. Faust also argued there is no substantial macroeconomic difference between hiking today and holding steady, as a 25-basis-point move over eight weeks alone is not economically decisive. He emphasized that the important aspect will not be the decision itself, but how it is explained to markets. Warsh has so far advocated forward-looking policy without clear guidance on economic forecasts or the likely rate path. Faust warned that if the Fed does not explicitly state grounds for a hike and opts to wait for more data, markets may misinterpret the decision's meaning. Regardless of today's outcome, how Warsh explains the policy decisions at the meeting and press conference may be the most critical information for investors.

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The Fed's Interest Rate Decision is Inevitable! Former Senior Fed Advisor Reveals His Forecast for Today!

cryptonews.ru5 min fa

To Hike or Not Tonight: Economists Unanimous on 'No', Markets Price in a 30% Chance

Federal funds futures are repricing ahead of the July FOMC decision, as traders pay a higher premium for the risk of a surprise rate hike or more hawkish signals. This contrasts with economists, where a Reuters survey of 104 analysts unanimously expects rates to remain unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, with 78 foreseeing no change through year-end. Yet, futures markets have priced in about a 30% probability of a 25-basis-point hike. The core debate, especially under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, centers on how the Fed will respond to the oil price shock from Middle East tensions. The market is not necessarily predicting a hike tonight but is hedging against two tail risks: an immediate rate increase, or a hold combined with communication that seriously opens the door for a September hike. This hedging activity has driven up open interest in Fed funds futures. Analysts are divided on how to weight the oil price surge in the Fed's reaction function. Hawkish voices (e.g., BofA) worry that completely dismissing the price pressure could challenge the Fed's inflation credibility in Warsh's first major test. Dovish views (e.g., Citi) argue the shock is primarily supply-driven and that overreacting with rate hikes could unnecessarily hurt growth, unless clear signs of secondary inflation emerge. Warsh's new tenure amplifies policy path uncertainty, as markets lack a stable baseline for his communication style. This environment forces traders to price in a wider range of outcomes, explaining the divergence between unanimous economist forecasts and market hedging. The key focus will be on Warsh's post-meeting commentary. If he downplays the oil shock and stresses anchored long-term expectations, hawkish pricing may recede. If he emphasizes the risk of broader price spillovers and prioritizes returning to 2% inflation, the market will interpret this as reopening the door for a September hike. This would sustain support for the USD, keep pressure on JPY (testing intervention thresholds), and challenge risk assets like stocks and crypto through higher discount rates and weaker sentiment. The baseline remains no action in July, but the communication will determine how far this repricing extends.

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To Hike or Not Tonight: Economists Unanimous on 'No', Markets Price in a 30% Chance

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The Return of the Greenspan 'Conundrum'? Could Walsh Push Long-Term Rates Down by Raising Rates?

A resurgence of the "Greenspan Conundrum" is being discussed as a potential policy option for new Fed Chair Wash. Market logic suggests that by raising short-term interest rates, Wash could strengthen the Fed's anti-inflation credibility, thereby compressing the inflation premium embedded in long-term yields and ultimately lowering borrowing costs like mortgage rates—a key goal of the Trump administration. This theory is bolstered by historical precedent. In the mid-2000s, as then-Chair Alan Greenspan raised the federal funds rate, long-term bond yields and 30-year mortgage rates fell—a phenomenon later termed the "Greenspan Conundrum." Analysts note this reflects forward-looking market pricing, where credible rate hikes can lower inflation expectations and long-term rates. Since taking office in May, Wash has consistently signaled a hawkish stance. Following his recent Senate testimony where he emphasized his independence, the 10-year Treasury yield fell sharply, mirroring the conundrum dynamic. Historical analysis shows new Fed chairs often begin with hawkish moves to establish credibility. While an immediate rate hike this week is not the base case, several FOMC members have hinted at the potential need for further tightening. Even without an immediate move, the prevailing market view is that Wash is systematically building his inflation-fighting credibility, which in itself may be the most powerful precondition for pushing long-term rates lower.

marsbit2 giorni fa 16:21

The Return of the Greenspan 'Conundrum'? Could Walsh Push Long-Term Rates Down by Raising Rates?

marsbit2 giorni fa 16:21

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