CAPATA Financial’s take on today’s FOMC press conference and announcement: In summary, Powell deemphasized the committee’s recent shift toward focusing policy responses on a potential weakening in the labor market, instead highlighting that unemployment remains low and stable. This shift signals that the committee is currently more concerned about inflation either rising further or failing…Read more
CAPATA Financial’s take on today’s FOMC press conference and announcement: In summary, both the SEP and the press conference were more hawkish than many market participants had anticipated. The committee indicated they are now pricing in two rate cuts for next year…Read more
CAPATA Financials’ take on today’s FOMC press conference and announcement: In summary, Powell highlighted the Fed’s focus on its maximum employment mandate and broader macroeconomic stability over concerns of persistent inflation during the press conference. The key shift occurred when Powell discussed “recalibrating policy,”…Read more
