Rate Hikes No More? Philly Fed's Harker Says Fed Has Done Enough
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker stated that the Fed has probably done enough in terms of rate hikes. He noted strong GDP growth, declining inflation, and low unemployment, but also mentioned a tightening of credit standards and a slight increase in credit card delinquencies. Harker is not overly concerned about the 10-year yield and sees a softening of demand trends, particularly from low-income consumers. He expects a broader slowdown in the economy and believes it's okay if unemployment rises to around 4% or slightly higher.

August 24, 2023 | 4:16 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) was trending lower, down 0.78% at last check. Harker's comments on the economy and the Fed's stance could influence the ETF's performance.
Harker's comments suggest a cautious outlook on the economy, which could lead to a risk-off sentiment among investors. This could negatively impact the SPY ETF, which tracks the performance of the S&P 500 and is sensitive to changes in market sentiment.
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