Fed's Kashkari says One Of Fed's Most Important Assets Is Credibility; Economy In Final Stages Of Getting Inflation Back To 2%; Monetary Policy Still In Restrictive Stance; It's Unclear How Restrictive Monetary Policy Is; The Job Market Remains Strong; Recent Jobs Data Shows Labor Market Isn't Weakening Quickly; Further 'Modest' Rate Cuts Appear Appropriate; Future Path Of Monetary Policy To Be Driven By Data, Economy's Performance
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Federal Reserve's Neel Kashkari emphasizes the importance of credibility and indicates that the economy is nearing the final stages of reducing inflation to 2%. The monetary policy remains restrictive, and the job market is strong. Modest rate cuts may be appropriate, with future policy driven by data.
October 14, 2024 | 1:13 pm
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The Federal Reserve's stance on monetary policy and potential rate cuts could impact SPY, as it reflects the broader market's response to economic conditions and interest rates.
SPY, as an ETF that tracks the S&P 500, is sensitive to changes in monetary policy. The potential for modest rate cuts could lead to a positive market reaction, as lower rates generally support higher equity valuations. The strong job market and nearing inflation target also suggest economic stability, which is favorable for SPY.
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