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SPY

The Federal Reserve has adjusted its economic outlook, lowering growth projections while simultaneously increasing inflation expectations. Despite maintaining current interest rates, the central bank's revised forecast suggests a more complex economic landscape with potential challenges ahead.

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March 20, 2025 | 12:45 pm

JPM

Bill Eigen, CIO of Absolute Return Fixed Income at JPMorgan Asset Management, suggests that current inflation levels remain significantly higher than what the Federal Reserve considers acceptable. His comments indicate ongoing economic challenges and potential implications for monetary policy and market dynamics.

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March 20, 2025 | 12:30 pm

SPY

Following the Federal Reserve's recent press conference, market participants are parsing Chair Jerome Powell's statements for potential monetary policy signals. The meeting was characterized by mixed interpretations, with traders and analysts debating whether Powell's tone was hawkish (suggesting continued tight monetary policy) or dovish (indicating potential future rate cuts).

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March 20, 2025 | 11:00 am

FXF

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.25%, citing low inflationary pressure. This move aligns with market expectations and suggests a cautious approach to monetary policy amid global economic uncertainties.

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March 20, 2025 | 9:45 am

IEF

10-year Treasury yields experienced a slight increase early Thursday, partially reversing the previous day's decline triggered by Federal Reserve comments that were interpreted as potentially dovish by market participants. This movement suggests ongoing market sensitivity to Fed communication and monetary policy signals.

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March 20, 2025 | 9:00 am

SPY

The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain current interest rates, with Chairman Jerome Powell indicating a more nuanced economic perspective. Powell suggested a slightly more conservative growth forecast while marginally increasing inflation projections, signaling a careful approach to monetary policy.

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March 20, 2025 | 8:00 am

SPY

The Federal Reserve is modifying its portfolio runoff strategy as the debt ceiling negotiations create potential complications. The central bank is carefully managing its asset reduction process and bank reserve drainage to navigate the complex fiscal environment, ensuring minimal market disruption during a potentially volatile period.

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March 20, 2025 | 2:30 am

FXI

YANG

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has decided to keep its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3.1% and 3.6% respectively, mirroring the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent decision to hold benchmark rates steady. This move comes after a quarter-percentage-point cut in October and reflects the cautious monetary policy approach in response to economic pressures.

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March 20, 2025 | 1:30 am

SPY

The Federal Reserve maintained its current interest rate range of 4.25% to 4.5% and displayed a dovish tone, which reassured investors and encouraged stock buying. The central bank's stance suggests a potential pause in aggressive rate hikes, potentially signaling a more stable economic outlook.

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March 20, 2025 | 1:15 am