How May's Inflation Slowdown Could Influence Fed's Next Move: Insights From 6 Economists
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
May's inflation report showed a deceleration to 3.3% year-over-year, lower than expected. This has increased confidence in the Federal Reserve's ability to manage inflation and has led to positive market reactions. Economists from Bank of America, Comerica, RSM US LLP, Allianz Investment Management, NorthEnd Private Wealth, and LPL Financial provided insights on the potential impact on future Fed rate cuts.
June 12, 2024 | 3:25 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) rose by 1.2% following the positive inflation report, reflecting increased market confidence in the Fed's ability to manage inflation.
The positive inflation report has led to increased market confidence, resulting in a rise in SPY. This trend is likely to continue in the short term as investors anticipate potential Fed rate cuts.
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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) increased by 1.6% as the inflation report suggested a potential easing of Fed policy, making long-term bonds more attractive.
The deceleration in inflation increases the likelihood of Fed rate cuts, which makes long-term bonds more attractive to investors, leading to a rise in TLT.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
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