Fed Monetary Policy Report Says Modest Further Progress Seen On Inflation This Year But Still Need 'Greater Confidence' Before Moving To Rate Cuts, ; Labor Supply And Demand Resembles Period Right Before The Pandemic, When The Labor Market Was Relatively Tight But Not Overheated; Expects Housing-related Inflation Pressures To Gradually Decline
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The Federal Reserve's latest Monetary Policy Report indicates modest progress on inflation this year but emphasizes the need for greater confidence before considering rate cuts. The labor market resembles the pre-pandemic period, being tight but not overheated. Housing-related inflation pressures are expected to gradually decline.
July 05, 2024 | 3:03 pm
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The Federal Reserve's report suggests modest progress on inflation and a tight labor market, but emphasizes the need for greater confidence before rate cuts. This cautious stance may lead to short-term stability in SPY.
The Federal Reserve's cautious approach to rate cuts and the current state of the labor market suggest that there won't be immediate drastic changes in monetary policy. This could result in short-term stability for SPY as investors digest the news.
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