Fed's Waller Sends Shiver Down Investors' Spines: 'There Is No Rush To Cut' Interest Rates
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller emphasized a cautious approach to interest rate policy, opposing immediate cuts despite recent high inflation figures. Waller highlighted the need for more data to assess disinflationary progress and suggested delaying or reducing rate cuts. He awaits February's personal income and spending data for further policy direction. Following his remarks, the U.S. dollar index, as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (UUP), rose to its highest since mid-February, and the likelihood of a June rate cut decreased.

March 28, 2024 | 1:41 pm
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The Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (UUP) saw its highest level since mid-February following Waller's cautious stance on interest rate cuts, indicating a stronger U.S. dollar.
Waller's comments on delaying or reducing rate cuts due to inflation concerns and the need for more data led to a surge in the U.S. dollar index, directly impacting UUP's performance as it tracks the dollar's strength against a basket of currencies. The decrease in the likelihood of a June rate cut further supports the dollar's strength, positively affecting UUP in the short term.
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