Ahead Of Next Week's Fed Meeting, Larry Summers Says 'Overwhelming Evidence' Supporting Rate Cuts Not Yet There, Advises Central Bank To Be 'Very Deliberative And Careful'
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Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers advised the Federal Reserve to be cautious and deliberate ahead of their monetary policy meeting, as he sees no 'overwhelming evidence' supporting rate cuts. He commented on the robust November non-farm payrolls report, which exceeded expectations, and warned against declaring victory over inflation prematurely. Financial markets have rallied with the S&P 500 reaching yearly highs, partly due to expectations of Fed rate easing in 2024. The Fed is expected to maintain interest rates with a high probability of a pause at 5.25% to 5.50%.
December 09, 2023 | 10:52 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) has gained about 22% this year, with market sentiment influenced by expectations of future Fed rate policies. Summers' cautious stance may temper expectations for rate cuts, potentially impacting market optimism and SPY's performance.
While Summers' comments do not directly influence Fed policy, they contribute to the narrative around monetary policy expectations. His cautionary stance could lead to a more tempered market reaction, affecting the short-term performance of SPY as investors reassess their expectations for rate cuts.
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