Fed's Harker Breaks Ranks With Powell, Rejects Further Rate Increases, Signaling Board Dissent
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Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker has expressed a more dovish stance on interest rates than Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, advocating for stability rather than further increases. Harker's comments come as the Fed futures market indicates a higher likelihood of a rate hike by November. The U.S. dollar index, tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (UUP), has gained 0.3%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) also edged 0.3% higher.
August 25, 2023 | 4:04 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) edged 0.3% higher amid Harker's comments and the shifting expectations for a rate hike by November.
The 0.3% increase in SPY can be attributed to the changing expectations for a rate hike by November and Harker's dovish comments. As SPY tracks the S&P 500, it is sensitive to changes in interest rate expectations and the overall economic outlook.
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The Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (UUP) has gained 0.3% following Harker's dovish comments on interest rates.
Harker's dovish stance on interest rates, which contrasts with Powell's more hawkish view, has likely contributed to the 0.3% gain in UUP. As UUP tracks the U.S. dollar index, any changes in interest rate expectations can significantly impact its performance.
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