Fed's Goolsbee Says It's Not Productive To Speculate On Conditions For Raising, Or Cutting, Rates; Determining Policy Restrictiveness Will Depend On The Data
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Fed's Goolsbee emphasizes the importance of relying on data to determine the future direction of monetary policy, stating that speculation on rate adjustments is unproductive. He highlights that policy restrictiveness will be data-dependent.

April 19, 2024 | 2:53 pm
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Goolsbee's comments may lead to increased market volatility as investors interpret the Fed's data-driven approach to rate decisions.
While Goolsbee's comments do not directly indicate a clear direction for interest rates, they suggest that the Federal Reserve's future decisions will be closely tied to economic data. This uncertainty can lead to increased market volatility as investors and traders speculate on the implications of upcoming economic reports and Fed actions. As SPY tracks a broad range of U.S. stocks, it is likely to be impacted by shifts in market sentiment driven by Fed policy expectations.
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