Barkin Says Market Bets On Four Rate Cuts Next Year Might Be Based On Expectations For Soft Landing; 'I Hope They Are Right'
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk
During the CNBC CFO Council Summit, Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin commented that market expectations for four rate cuts next year might be based on hopes for a soft landing of the economy. He expressed his wish that these market predictions turn out to be correct.
November 29, 2023 | 3:15 pm
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Market expectations of four rate cuts next year, as mentioned by Fed's Barkin, could influence investor sentiment and impact SPY, which tracks the S&P 500.
While Barkin's comments do not directly pertain to SPY, they reflect market sentiment regarding future economic conditions, which can affect the performance of the S&P 500 and consequently SPY. However, since these are expectations and not confirmed policy changes, the immediate impact may be neutral until more concrete information is available.
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