Fed Minutes Show Those Favoring An Increase Noted Very Tight Labor Market, Stronger-Than-Anticipated Economic Momentum, Little Evidence Of Inflation Being On A Path To Return To 2% Target Over Time
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The Federal Reserve minutes reveal that some members favor an interest rate increase due to a very tight labor market and stronger-than-anticipated economic momentum. However, there is little evidence of inflation returning to the 2% target over time.
July 05, 2023 | 6:02 pm
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The Federal Reserve's potential interest rate increase could impact the SPY ETF. The strong economic momentum and tight labor market could lead to higher returns, but uncertainty about inflation could introduce volatility.
The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, could be impacted by the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate increase. A strong economy and tight labor market could lead to higher returns for the ETF. However, the uncertainty about inflation returning to the 2% target could introduce volatility, as it may affect the Fed's future decisions on interest rates.
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