Atlanta Fed President Bostic Says Repeats Sees Two Quarter Point Rate Cuts Appropriate By End Of Year; Right Now The Risks Are Balanced, With Employment Slowing, But Inflation Still Above Target; Bias Is To Stay Tight
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Atlanta Fed President Bostic has indicated that two quarter-point rate cuts may be appropriate by the end of the year. He notes that while employment is slowing, inflation remains above the target. Bostic believes that the current risks are balanced and suggests a bias towards maintaining a tight monetary policy.
January 08, 2024 | 6:02 pm
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Bostic's comments on potential rate cuts and a tight monetary policy stance could influence market sentiment and impact the SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500.
The comments from a Federal Reserve official about interest rate cuts can have a significant impact on investor sentiment and the broader market. However, the indication that the risks are balanced and the bias towards a tight policy may temper reactions. The SPY ETF, being a broad market index fund, is likely to reflect any shifts in market sentiment due to these comments.
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