Fed's Schmid Says Wage Growth Signals Ongoing Labor Market Imbalance; Important For Fed To Tolerate Interest Rate Volatility; Would Like To See Much Smaller Fed Balance Sheet; Large Fed Balance Sheet Suppressing Market Rate Signals; Large Fed Balance Sheet Depressing Market Rates
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Fed's Schmid highlighted the ongoing labor market imbalance signaled by wage growth, emphasizing the importance of tolerating interest rate volatility. He advocated for a much smaller Fed balance sheet, arguing that its current size suppresses market rate signals and depresses market rates.
April 12, 2024 | 5:38 pm
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Schmid's comments on interest rate volatility and the need for a smaller Fed balance sheet could influence market sentiment, potentially impacting SPY as it reflects broader market trends.
While Schmid's comments directly address macroeconomic policies, their implications for interest rates and market liquidity indirectly affect the broader stock market, including indices like SPY. The neutral score reflects uncertainty about the immediate market direction, as the impact of Fed policies on stock prices can vary.
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